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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.80, 13,901.70 and 8,814.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.80, 13,901.70 and 8,814.20 is: 13,221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.80 : 13,901.70 = 8,814.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.80/13,901.70 = 8,814.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.80x = 13,901.70 × 8,814.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.80x = 122,532,364.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,532,364.14/9,267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,221.30

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