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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,309.60, 13,964.40 and 8,157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,309.60, 13,964.40 and 8,157.60 is: 12,236.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,309.60 : 13,964.40 = 8,157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,309.60/13,964.40 = 8,157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,309.60x = 13,964.40 × 8,157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,309.60x = 113,915,989.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,915,989.44/9,309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,236.40

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