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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.60, 13,301.40 and 8,694.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.60, 13,301.40 and 8,694.80 is: 13,042.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.60 : 13,301.40 = 8,694.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.60/13,301.40 = 8,694.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.60x = 13,301.40 × 8,694.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.60x = 115,653,012.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,653,012.72/8,867.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,042.20

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