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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,778.92, 13,148.94 and 8,601.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,778.92, 13,148.94 and 8,601.80 is: 12,883.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,778.92 : 13,148.94 = 8,601.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,778.92/13,148.94 = 8,601.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,778.92x = 13,148.94 × 8,601.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,778.92x = 113,104,552.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,104,552.09/8,778.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,883.65

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