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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,759.67, 13,085.31 and 7,880.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,759.67, 13,085.31 and 7,880.82 is: 11,772.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,759.67 : 13,085.31 = 7,880.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,759.67/13,085.31 = 7,880.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,759.67x = 13,085.31 × 7,880.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,759.67x = 103,122,972.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,122,972.75/8,759.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,772.47

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