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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,205.64, 13,805.27 and 8,615.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,205.64, 13,805.27 and 8,615.15 is: 12,919.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,205.64 : 13,805.27 = 8,615.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,205.64/13,805.27 = 8,615.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,205.64x = 13,805.27 × 8,615.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,205.64x = 118,934,428.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,934,428.76/9,205.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,919.73

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