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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.27, 13,160.05 and 7,600.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.27, 13,160.05 and 7,600.55 is: 11,333.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.27 : 13,160.05 = 7,600.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.27/13,160.05 = 7,600.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.27x = 13,160.05 × 7,600.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.27x = 100,023,618.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,023,618.03/8,825.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,333.77

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