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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,486.80, 14,230.20 and 9,054.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,486.80, 14,230.20 and 9,054.80 is: 13,582.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,486.80 : 14,230.20 = 9,054.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,486.80/14,230.20 = 9,054.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,486.80x = 14,230.20 × 9,054.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,486.80x = 128,851,614.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,851,614.96/9,486.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,582.20

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