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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.20, 13,294.80 and 8,056.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.20, 13,294.80 and 8,056.80 is: 12,085.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.20 : 13,294.80 = 8,056.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.20/13,294.80 = 8,056.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.20x = 13,294.80 × 8,056.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.20x = 107,113,544.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,113,544.64/8,863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,085.20

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