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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,820.38, 13,278.67 and 8,045.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,820.38, 13,278.67 and 8,045.34 is: 12,111.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,820.38 : 13,278.67 = 8,045.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,820.38/13,278.67 = 8,045.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,820.38x = 13,278.67 × 8,045.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,820.38x = 106,831,414.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,831,414.90/8,820.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,111.88

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