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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,063.20, 13,594.80 and 8,256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,063.20, 13,594.80 and 8,256.80 is: 12,385.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,063.20 : 13,594.80 = 8,256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,063.20/13,594.80 = 8,256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,063.20x = 13,594.80 × 8,256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,063.20x = 112,249,544.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,249,544.64/9,063.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,385.20

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