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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.60, 13,608.90 and 8,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.60, 13,608.90 and 8,266.20 is: 12,399.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.60 : 13,608.90 = 8,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.60/13,608.90 = 8,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.60x = 13,608.90 × 8,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.60x = 112,493,889.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,493,889.18/9,072.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,399.30

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