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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,229.60, 13,832.32 and 8,056.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,229.60, 13,832.32 and 8,056.59 is: 12,074.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,229.60 : 13,832.32 = 8,056.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,229.60/13,832.32 = 8,056.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,229.60x = 13,832.32 × 8,056.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,229.60x = 111,441,312.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,441,312.99/9,229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,074.34

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