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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,803.60, 13,205.40 and 8,227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,803.60, 13,205.40 and 8,227.60 is: 12,341.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,803.60 : 13,205.40 = 8,227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,803.60/13,205.40 = 8,227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,803.60x = 13,205.40 × 8,227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,803.60x = 108,648,749.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,648,749.04/8,803.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,341.40

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