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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.04, 13,739.33 and 8,518.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.04, 13,739.33 and 8,518.84 is: 12,716.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.04 : 13,739.33 = 8,518.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.04/13,739.33 = 8,518.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.04x = 13,739.33 × 8,518.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.04x = 117,043,153.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,043,153.98/9,204.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,716.50

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