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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,909.80, 13,364.70 and 8,780.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,909.80, 13,364.70 and 8,780.20 is: 13,170.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,909.80 : 13,364.70 = 8,780.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,909.80/13,364.70 = 8,780.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,909.80x = 13,364.70 × 8,780.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,909.80x = 117,344,738.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,344,738.94/8,909.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,170.30

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