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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,186.04, 13,803.60 and 8,043.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,186.04, 13,803.60 and 8,043.20 is: 12,086.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,186.04 : 13,803.60 = 8,043.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,186.04/13,803.60 = 8,043.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,186.04x = 13,803.60 × 8,043.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,186.04x = 111,025,115.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,025,115.52/9,186.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,086.29

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