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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.60, 13,905.90 and 8,784.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.60, 13,905.90 and 8,784.60 is: 13,176.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.60 : 13,905.90 = 8,784.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.60/13,905.90 = 8,784.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.60x = 13,905.90 × 8,784.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.60x = 122,157,769.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,157,769.14/9,270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,176.90

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