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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.08, 13,255 and 8,617.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.08, 13,255 and 8,617.80 is: 12,905.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.08 : 13,255 = 8,617.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.08/13,255 = 8,617.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.08x = 13,255 × 8,617.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.08x = 114,228,939.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,228,939.00/8,851.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,905.65

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