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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.16, 13,775.77 and 8,572.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.16, 13,775.77 and 8,572.06 is: 12,796.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.16 : 13,775.77 = 8,572.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.16/13,775.77 = 8,572.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.16x = 13,775.77 × 8,572.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.16x = 118,086,726.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,086,726.99/9,228.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,796.35

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