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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,861.40, 13,292.12 and 8,320.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,861.40, 13,292.12 and 8,320.12 is: 12,480.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,861.40 : 13,292.12 = 8,320.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,861.40/13,292.12 = 8,320.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,861.40x = 13,292.12 × 8,320.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,861.40x = 110,592,033.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,592,033.45/8,861.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,480.20

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