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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.20, 14,016.30 and 8,768.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.20, 14,016.30 and 8,768.20 is: 13,152.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.20 : 14,016.30 = 8,768.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.20/14,016.30 = 8,768.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.20x = 14,016.30 × 8,768.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.20x = 122,897,721.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,897,721.66/9,344.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,152.30

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