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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.38, 13,299.30 and 8,618.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.38, 13,299.30 and 8,618.60 is: 12,905.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.38 : 13,299.30 = 8,618.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.38/13,299.30 = 8,618.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.38x = 13,299.30 × 8,618.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.38x = 114,621,346.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,621,346.98/8,881.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,905.80

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