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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.60, 13,835.40 and 8,510.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.60, 13,835.40 and 8,510.80 is: 12,766.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.60 : 13,835.40 = 8,510.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.60/13,835.40 = 8,510.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.60x = 13,835.40 × 8,510.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.60x = 117,750,322.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,750,322.32/9,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,766.20

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