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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,220.62, 13,836.39 and 8,636.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,220.62, 13,836.39 and 8,636.85 is: 12,960.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,220.62 : 13,836.39 = 8,636.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,220.62/13,836.39 = 8,636.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,220.62x = 13,836.39 × 8,636.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,220.62x = 119,502,755.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,502,755.79/9,220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,960.39

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