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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.20, 13,220.10 and 8,741.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.20, 13,220.10 and 8,741.40 is: 13,122.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.20 : 13,220.10 = 8,741.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.20/13,220.10 = 8,741.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.20x = 13,220.10 × 8,741.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.20x = 115,562,182.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,562,182.14/8,806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,122.82

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