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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,874.38, 13,288.80 and 8,611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,874.38, 13,288.80 and 8,611.60 is: 12,895.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,874.38 : 13,288.80 = 8,611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,874.38/13,288.80 = 8,611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,874.38x = 13,288.80 × 8,611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,874.38x = 114,437,830.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,437,830.08/8,874.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,895.30

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