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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,878.77, 13,333.28 and 8,507.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,878.77, 13,333.28 and 8,507.25 is: 12,775.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,878.77 : 13,333.28 = 8,507.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,878.77/13,333.28 = 8,507.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,878.77x = 13,333.28 × 8,507.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,878.77x = 113,429,503.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,429,503.74/8,878.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,775.36

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