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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.40, 13,404.60 and 8,557.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.40, 13,404.60 and 8,557.20 is: 12,835.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.40 : 13,404.60 = 8,557.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.40/13,404.60 = 8,557.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.40x = 13,404.60 × 8,557.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.40x = 114,705,843.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,705,843.12/8,936.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,835.80

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