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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.26, 13,861.08 and 8,460.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.26, 13,861.08 and 8,460.54 is: 12,685.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.26 : 13,861.08 = 8,460.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.26/13,861.08 = 8,460.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.26x = 13,861.08 × 8,460.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.26x = 117,272,221.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,272,221.78/9,244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,685.95

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