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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,800.78, 13,109.47 and 8,333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,800.78, 13,109.47 and 8,333.30 is: 12,413.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,800.78 : 13,109.47 = 8,333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,800.78/13,109.47 = 8,333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,800.78x = 13,109.47 × 8,333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,800.78x = 109,245,146.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,245,146.35/8,800.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,413.13

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