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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,777.92, 13,147.44 and 8,600.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,777.92, 13,147.44 and 8,600.80 is: 12,882.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,777.92 : 13,147.44 = 8,600.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,777.92/13,147.44 = 8,600.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,777.92x = 13,147.44 × 8,600.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,777.92x = 113,078,501.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,078,501.95/8,777.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,882.15

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