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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.10, 13,210.35 and 8,514.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.10, 13,210.35 and 8,514.10 is: 12,778.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.10 : 13,210.35 = 8,514.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.10/13,210.35 = 8,514.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.10x = 13,210.35 × 8,514.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.10x = 112,474,240.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,474,240.94/8,802.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,778.11

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