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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,211.84, 13,752.08 and 8,887.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,211.84, 13,752.08 and 8,887.84 is: 13,268.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,211.84 : 13,752.08 = 8,887.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,211.84/13,752.08 = 8,887.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,211.84x = 13,752.08 × 8,887.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,211.84x = 122,226,286.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,226,286.71/9,211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,268.39

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