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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,706.80, 13,060.20 and 8,577.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,706.80, 13,060.20 and 8,577.20 is: 12,865.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,706.80 : 13,060.20 = 8,577.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,706.80/13,060.20 = 8,577.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,706.80x = 13,060.20 × 8,577.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,706.80x = 112,019,947.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,019,947.44/8,706.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,865.80

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