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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,777.36, 13,088.62 and 8,698.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,777.36, 13,088.62 and 8,698.34 is: 12,970.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,777.36 : 13,088.62 = 8,698.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,777.36/13,088.62 = 8,698.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,777.36x = 13,088.62 × 8,698.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,777.36x = 113,849,266.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,849,266.89/8,777.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,970.79

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