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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,408.80, 14,113.20 and 8,487.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,408.80, 14,113.20 and 8,487.20 is: 12,730.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,408.80 : 14,113.20 = 8,487.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,408.80/14,113.20 = 8,487.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,408.80x = 14,113.20 × 8,487.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,408.80x = 119,781,551.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,781,551.04/9,408.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,730.80

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