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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,441.80, 14,162.70 and 8,664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,441.80, 14,162.70 and 8,664.20 is: 12,996.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,441.80 : 14,162.70 = 8,664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,441.80/14,162.70 = 8,664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,441.80x = 14,162.70 × 8,664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,441.80x = 122,708,465.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,708,465.34/9,441.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,996.30

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