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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,831.20, 13,246.80 and 8,575.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,831.20, 13,246.80 and 8,575.20 is: 12,862.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,831.20 : 13,246.80 = 8,575.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,831.20/13,246.80 = 8,575.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,831.20x = 13,246.80 × 8,575.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,831.20x = 113,593,959.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,593,959.36/8,831.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,862.80

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