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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.20, 13,354.70 and 8,664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.20, 13,354.70 and 8,664.20 is: 12,971.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.20 : 13,354.70 = 8,664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.20/13,354.70 = 8,664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.20x = 13,354.70 × 8,664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.20x = 115,707,791.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,707,791.74/8,920.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,971.43

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