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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.80, 13,354.20 and 8,125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.80, 13,354.20 and 8,125.20 is: 12,187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.80 : 13,354.20 = 8,125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.80/13,354.20 = 8,125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.80x = 13,354.20 × 8,125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.80x = 108,505,545.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,505,545.84/8,902.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,187.80

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