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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,502.80, 13,086.84 and 9,299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,502.80, 13,086.84 and 9,299.28 is: 12,806.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,502.80 : 13,086.84 = 9,299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,502.80/13,086.84 = 9,299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,502.80x = 13,086.84 × 9,299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,502.80x = 121,698,189.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,698,189.48/9,502.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,806.56

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