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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,871.70, 13,307.55 and 8,065.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,871.70, 13,307.55 and 8,065.30 is: 12,097.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,871.70 : 13,307.55 = 8,065.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,871.70/13,307.55 = 8,065.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,871.70x = 13,307.55 × 8,065.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,871.70x = 107,329,383.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,329,383.02/8,871.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,097.95

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