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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.40, 13,361.10 and 8,528.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.40, 13,361.10 and 8,528.20 is: 12,792.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.40 : 13,361.10 = 8,528.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.40/13,361.10 = 8,528.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.40x = 13,361.10 × 8,528.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.40x = 113,946,133.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,946,133.02/8,907.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,792.30

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