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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,888.88, 13,316.04 and 8,526

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,888.88, 13,316.04 and 8,526 is: 12,772.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,888.88 : 13,316.04 = 8,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,888.88/13,316.04 = 8,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,888.88x = 13,316.04 × 8,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,888.88x = 113,532,557.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,532,557.04/8,888.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,772.43

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