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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.60, 13,271.40 and 8,458.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.60, 13,271.40 and 8,458.80 is: 12,688.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.60 : 13,271.40 = 8,458.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.60/13,271.40 = 8,458.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.60x = 13,271.40 × 8,458.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.60x = 112,260,118.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,260,118.32/8,847.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,688.20

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