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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,479.80, 14,219.70 and 8,831.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,479.80, 14,219.70 and 8,831.80 is: 13,247.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,479.80 : 14,219.70 = 8,831.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,479.80/14,219.70 = 8,831.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,479.80x = 14,219.70 × 8,831.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,479.80x = 125,585,546.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,585,546.46/9,479.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,247.70

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