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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,472.32, 13,066.56 and 8,805.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,472.32, 13,066.56 and 8,805.12 is: 12,146.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,472.32 : 13,066.56 = 8,805.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,472.32/13,066.56 = 8,805.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,472.32x = 13,066.56 × 8,805.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,472.32x = 115,052,628.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,052,628.79/9,472.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,146.19

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