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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.60, 13,221.90 and 8,814.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.60, 13,221.90 and 8,814.60 is: 13,221.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.60 : 13,221.90 = 8,814.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.60/13,221.90 = 8,814.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.60x = 13,221.90 × 8,814.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.60x = 116,545,759.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,545,759.74/8,814.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,221.90

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