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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.60, 13,922.40 and 8,129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.60, 13,922.40 and 8,129.60 is: 12,194.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.60 : 13,922.40 = 8,129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.60/13,922.40 = 8,129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.60x = 13,922.40 × 8,129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.60x = 113,183,543.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,183,543.04/9,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,194.40

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