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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.80, 12,004.26 and 8,550.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.80, 12,004.26 and 8,550.84 is: 11,783.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.80 : 12,004.26 = 8,550.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.80/12,004.26 = 8,550.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.80x = 12,004.26 × 8,550.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.80x = 102,646,506.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,646,506.58/8,710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,783.82

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