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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.60, 13,329.90 and 4,512.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.60, 13,329.90 and 4,512.60 is: 6,768.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.60 : 13,329.90 = 4,512.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.60/13,329.90 = 4,512.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.60x = 13,329.90 × 4,512.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.60x = 60,152,506.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,152,506.74/8,886.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,768.90

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