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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,604.36, 13,256.22 and 8,029.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,604.36, 13,256.22 and 8,029.72 is: 11,082.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,604.36 : 13,256.22 = 8,029.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,604.36/13,256.22 = 8,029.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,604.36x = 13,256.22 × 8,029.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,604.36x = 106,443,734.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,443,734.86/9,604.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,082.86

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