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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,620.20, 14,430.30 and 8,900.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,620.20, 14,430.30 and 8,900.20 is: 13,350.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,620.20 : 14,430.30 = 8,900.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,620.20/14,430.30 = 8,900.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,620.20x = 14,430.30 × 8,900.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,620.20x = 128,432,556.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,432,556.06/9,620.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,350.30

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