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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,682.40, 13,023.60 and 8,552.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,682.40, 13,023.60 and 8,552.80 is: 12,829.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,682.40 : 13,023.60 = 8,552.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,682.40/13,023.60 = 8,552.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,682.40x = 13,023.60 × 8,552.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,682.40x = 111,388,246.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,388,246.08/8,682.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,829.20

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