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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.80, 13,268.70 and 7,117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.80, 13,268.70 and 7,117.80 is: 10,676.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.80 : 13,268.70 = 7,117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.80/13,268.70 = 7,117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.80x = 13,268.70 × 7,117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.80x = 94,443,952.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,443,952.86/8,845.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,676.70

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