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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.60, 13,386.30 and 8,708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.60, 13,386.30 and 8,708.20 is: 13,093.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.60 : 13,386.30 = 8,708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.60/13,386.30 = 8,708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.60x = 13,386.30 × 8,708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.60x = 116,570,577.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,570,577.66/8,902.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,093.99

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