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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,782.95, 13,183.71 and 8,584.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,782.95, 13,183.71 and 8,584.64 is: 12,886.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,782.95 : 13,183.71 = 8,584.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,782.95/13,183.71 = 8,584.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,782.95x = 13,183.71 × 8,584.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,782.95x = 113,177,371.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,177,371.26/8,782.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,886.03

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