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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,466.96, 14,178.84 and 8,078.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,466.96, 14,178.84 and 8,078.80 is: 12,099.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,466.96 : 14,178.84 = 8,078.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,466.96/14,178.84 = 8,078.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,466.96x = 14,178.84 × 8,078.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,466.96x = 114,548,012.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,548,012.59/9,466.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,099.77

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