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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,871.20, 13,306.80 and 8,064.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,871.20, 13,306.80 and 8,064.80 is: 12,097.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,871.20 : 13,306.80 = 8,064.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,871.20/13,306.80 = 8,064.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,871.20x = 13,306.80 × 8,064.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,871.20x = 107,316,680.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,316,680.64/8,871.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,097.20

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