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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,320.04, 14,008.86 and 8,859.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,320.04, 14,008.86 and 8,859.24 is: 13,316.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,320.04 : 14,008.86 = 8,859.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,320.04/14,008.86 = 8,859.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,320.04x = 14,008.86 × 8,859.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,320.04x = 124,107,852.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,107,852.87/9,320.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,316.24

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