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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,876.76, 13,292.37 and 8,613.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,876.76, 13,292.37 and 8,613.98 is: 12,898.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,876.76 : 13,292.37 = 8,613.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,876.76/13,292.37 = 8,613.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,876.76x = 13,292.37 × 8,613.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,876.76x = 114,500,192.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,500,192.72/8,876.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,898.88

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