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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.26, 14,021.88 and 8,622.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.26, 14,021.88 and 8,622.64 is: 12,939.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.26 : 14,021.88 = 8,622.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.26/14,021.88 = 8,622.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.26x = 14,021.88 × 8,622.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.26x = 120,905,623.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,905,623.36/9,344.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,939.03

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