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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.90, 14,247.10 and 8,876.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.90, 14,247.10 and 8,876.38 is: 13,249.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.90 : 14,247.10 = 8,876.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.90/14,247.10 = 8,876.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.90x = 14,247.10 × 8,876.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.90x = 126,462,673.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,462,673.50/9,544.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,249.24

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