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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.40, 13,764.90 and 8,604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.40, 13,764.90 and 8,604.20 is: 12,891.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.40 : 13,764.90 = 8,604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.40/13,764.90 = 8,604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.40x = 13,764.90 × 8,604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.40x = 118,435,952.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,435,952.58/9,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,891.13

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