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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,076.20, 13,614.30 and 8,644.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,076.20, 13,614.30 and 8,644.20 is: 12,966.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,076.20 : 13,614.30 = 8,644.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,076.20/13,614.30 = 8,644.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,076.20x = 13,614.30 × 8,644.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,076.20x = 117,684,732.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,684,732.06/9,076.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,966.30

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