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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,796.20, 13,223.10 and 8,277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,796.20, 13,223.10 and 8,277.80 is: 12,443.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,796.20 : 13,223.10 = 8,277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,796.20/13,223.10 = 8,277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,796.20x = 13,223.10 × 8,277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,796.20x = 109,458,177.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,458,177.18/8,796.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,443.80

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