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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,910.80, 13,366.20 and 8,781.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,910.80, 13,366.20 and 8,781.20 is: 13,171.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,910.80 : 13,366.20 = 8,781.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,910.80/13,366.20 = 8,781.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,910.80x = 13,366.20 × 8,781.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,910.80x = 117,371,275.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,371,275.44/8,910.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,171.80

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