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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.40, 14,388.60 and 8,847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.40, 14,388.60 and 8,847.20 is: 13,270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.40 : 14,388.60 = 8,847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.40/14,388.60 = 8,847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.40x = 14,388.60 × 8,847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.40x = 127,298,821.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,298,821.92/9,592.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,270.80

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