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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,809.70, 13,214.55 and 8,377.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,809.70, 13,214.55 and 8,377.70 is: 12,566.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,809.70 : 13,214.55 = 8,377.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,809.70/13,214.55 = 8,377.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,809.70x = 13,214.55 × 8,377.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,809.70x = 110,707,535.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,707,535.54/8,809.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,566.55

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