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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,770.20, 13,129.70 and 7,848.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,770.20, 13,129.70 and 7,848.60 is: 11,749.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,770.20 : 13,129.70 = 7,848.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,770.20/13,129.70 = 7,848.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,770.20x = 13,129.70 × 7,848.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,770.20x = 103,049,763.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,049,763.42/8,770.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,749.99

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