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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,714.40, 13,052.40 and 8,522.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,714.40, 13,052.40 and 8,522.40 is: 12,764.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714.40 : 13,052.40 = 8,522.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714.40/13,052.40 = 8,522.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714.40x = 13,052.40 × 8,522.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714.40x = 111,237,773.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,237,773.76/8,714.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,764.82

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