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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,993.60, 13,490.40 and 8,604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,993.60, 13,490.40 and 8,604.80 is: 12,907.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993.60 : 13,490.40 = 8,604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993.60/13,490.40 = 8,604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993.60x = 13,490.40 × 8,604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993.60x = 116,082,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,082,193.92/8,993.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,907.20

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