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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,490.40, 14,221.20 and 8,021.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,490.40, 14,221.20 and 8,021.60 is: 12,020.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,490.40 : 14,221.20 = 8,021.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,490.40/14,221.20 = 8,021.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,490.40x = 14,221.20 × 8,021.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,490.40x = 114,076,777.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,076,777.92/9,490.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,020.23

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