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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.60, 13,157.40 and 8,528.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.60, 13,157.40 and 8,528.60 is: 12,792.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.60 : 13,157.40 = 8,528.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.60/13,157.40 = 8,528.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.60x = 13,157.40 × 8,528.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.60x = 112,214,201.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,214,201.64/8,771.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,792.90

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