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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.04, 13,335.38 and 8,486.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.04, 13,335.38 and 8,486.62 is: 12,743.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.04 : 13,335.38 = 8,486.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.04/13,335.38 = 8,486.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.04x = 13,335.38 × 8,486.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.04x = 113,172,193.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,172,193.51/8,881.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,743.13

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