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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.20, 13,232.31 and 8,644.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.20, 13,232.31 and 8,644.35 is: 12,888.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.20 : 13,232.31 = 8,644.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.20/13,232.31 = 8,644.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.20x = 13,232.31 × 8,644.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.20x = 114,384,718.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,384,718.95/8,875.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,888.13

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