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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.40, 13,947.60 and 8,277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.40, 13,947.60 and 8,277.80 is: 12,416.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.40 : 13,947.60 = 8,277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.40/13,947.60 = 8,277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.40x = 13,947.60 × 8,277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.40x = 115,455,443.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,455,443.28/9,298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,416.70

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