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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.80, 13,307.40 and 8,532.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.80, 13,307.40 and 8,532.40 is: 12,817.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.80 : 13,307.40 = 8,532.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.80/13,307.40 = 8,532.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.80x = 13,307.40 × 8,532.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.80x = 113,544,059.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,544,059.76/8,858.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,817.09

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