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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,761.30, 13,154.25 and 8,364.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,761.30, 13,154.25 and 8,364.55 is: 12,558.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,761.30 : 13,154.25 = 8,364.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,761.30/13,154.25 = 8,364.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,761.30x = 13,154.25 × 8,364.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,761.30x = 110,029,381.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,029,381.84/8,761.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,558.57

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