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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,820.01, 13,278.13 and 8,045

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,820.01, 13,278.13 and 8,045 is: 12,111.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,820.01 : 13,278.13 = 8,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,820.01/13,278.13 = 8,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,820.01x = 13,278.13 × 8,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,820.01x = 106,822,555.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,822,555.85/8,820.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,111.39

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