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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.70, 13,213.05 and 8,655.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.70, 13,213.05 and 8,655.10 is: 12,982.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.70 : 13,213.05 = 8,655.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.70/13,213.05 = 8,655.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.70x = 13,213.05 × 8,655.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.70x = 114,360,269.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,360,269.06/8,808.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,982.65

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