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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,811.20, 13,216.80 and 8,568.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,811.20, 13,216.80 and 8,568.20 is: 12,852.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,811.20 : 13,216.80 = 8,568.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,811.20/13,216.80 = 8,568.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,811.20x = 13,216.80 × 8,568.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,811.20x = 113,244,185.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,244,185.76/8,811.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,852.30

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