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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.65, 14,246.72 and 8,876.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.65, 14,246.72 and 8,876.13 is: 13,248.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.65 : 14,246.72 = 8,876.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.65/14,246.72 = 8,876.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.65x = 14,246.72 × 8,876.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.65x = 126,455,760.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,455,760.98/9,544.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,248.86

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