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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881, 13,350.30 and 8,239.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881, 13,350.30 and 8,239.72 is: 12,386.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881 : 13,350.30 = 8,239.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881/13,350.30 = 8,239.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881x = 13,350.30 × 8,239.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881x = 110,002,733.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,002,733.92/8,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,386.30

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