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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.80, 13,350.39 and 8,700.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.80, 13,350.39 and 8,700.60 is: 12,938.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.80 : 13,350.39 = 8,700.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.80/13,350.39 = 8,700.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.80x = 13,350.39 × 8,700.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.80x = 116,156,403.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,156,403.23/8,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,938.18

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