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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,219.44, 13,748.91 and 8,701.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,219.44, 13,748.91 and 8,701.85 is: 12,977.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,219.44 : 13,748.91 = 8,701.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,219.44/13,748.91 = 8,701.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,219.44x = 13,748.91 × 8,701.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,219.44x = 119,640,916.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,640,916.37/9,219.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,977.03

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