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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,831.26, 13,307.66 and 7,305.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,831.26, 13,307.66 and 7,305.59 is: 11,008.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,831.26 : 13,307.66 = 7,305.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,831.26/13,307.66 = 7,305.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,831.26x = 13,307.66 × 7,305.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,831.26x = 97,220,331.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,220,331.96/8,831.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,008.66

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