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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,311.80, 13,967.70 and 8,879.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,311.80, 13,967.70 and 8,879.80 is: 13,319.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,311.80 : 13,967.70 = 8,879.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,311.80/13,967.70 = 8,879.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,311.80x = 13,967.70 × 8,879.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,311.80x = 124,030,382.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,030,382.46/9,311.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,319.70

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