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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,778.36, 13,090.11 and 8,699.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,778.36, 13,090.11 and 8,699.34 is: 12,972.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,778.36 : 13,090.11 = 8,699.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,778.36/13,090.11 = 8,699.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,778.36x = 13,090.11 × 8,699.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,778.36x = 113,875,317.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,875,317.53/8,778.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,972.28

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