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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,759.80, 13,139.70 and 8,419.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,759.80, 13,139.70 and 8,419.60 is: 12,629.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,759.80 : 13,139.70 = 8,419.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,759.80/13,139.70 = 8,419.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,759.80x = 13,139.70 × 8,419.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,759.80x = 110,631,018.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,631,018.12/8,759.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,629.40

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