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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.30, 13,266.45 and 7,980.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.30, 13,266.45 and 7,980.30 is: 11,970.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.30 : 13,266.45 = 7,980.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.30/13,266.45 = 7,980.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.30x = 13,266.45 × 7,980.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.30x = 105,870,250.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,870,250.94/8,844.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,970.45

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