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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.80, 13,919.70 and 8,826.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.80, 13,919.70 and 8,826.20 is: 13,239.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.80 : 13,919.70 = 8,826.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.80/13,919.70 = 8,826.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.80x = 13,919.70 × 8,826.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.80x = 122,858,056.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,858,056.14/9,279.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.30

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