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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,470.82, 13,064.49 and 8,803.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,470.82, 13,064.49 and 8,803.62 is: 12,144.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,470.82 : 13,064.49 = 8,803.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,470.82/13,064.49 = 8,803.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,470.82x = 13,064.49 × 8,803.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,470.82x = 115,014,805.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,014,805.45/9,470.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,144.12

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