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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.80, 13,493.70 and 5,107.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.80, 13,493.70 and 5,107.80 is: 7,661.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.80 : 13,493.70 = 5,107.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.80/13,493.70 = 5,107.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.80x = 13,493.70 × 5,107.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.80x = 68,923,120.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,923,120.86/8,995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,661.70

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