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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.60, 13,268.40 and 8,672.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.60, 13,268.40 and 8,672.80 is: 13,009.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.60 : 13,268.40 = 8,672.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.60/13,268.40 = 8,672.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.60x = 13,268.40 × 8,672.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.60x = 115,074,179.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,074,179.52/8,845.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,009.20

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