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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,086.60, 13,629.90 and 8,222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,086.60, 13,629.90 and 8,222.60 is: 12,333.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,086.60 : 13,629.90 = 8,222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,086.60/13,629.90 = 8,222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,086.60x = 13,629.90 × 8,222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,086.60x = 112,073,215.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,073,215.74/9,086.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,333.90

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