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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,800.26, 13,170.62 and 8,563.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,800.26, 13,170.62 and 8,563.34 is: 12,816.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,800.26 : 13,170.62 = 8,563.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,800.26/13,170.62 = 8,563.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,800.26x = 13,170.62 × 8,563.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,800.26x = 112,784,497.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,784,497.07/8,800.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,816.04

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