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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.88, 13,291.05 and 8,613.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.88, 13,291.05 and 8,613.11 is: 12,897.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.88 : 13,291.05 = 8,613.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.88/13,291.05 = 8,613.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.88x = 13,291.05 × 8,613.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.88x = 114,477,275.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,477,275.67/8,875.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,897.57

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