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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,780.20, 13,170.30 and 8,348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,780.20, 13,170.30 and 8,348.20 is: 12,522.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,780.20 : 13,170.30 = 8,348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,780.20/13,170.30 = 8,348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,780.20x = 13,170.30 × 8,348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,780.20x = 109,948,298.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,948,298.46/8,780.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,522.30

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