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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,622.60, 14,433.90 and 8,812.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,622.60, 14,433.90 and 8,812.60 is: 13,218.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,622.60 : 14,433.90 = 8,812.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,622.60/14,433.90 = 8,812.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,622.60x = 14,433.90 × 8,812.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,622.60x = 127,200,187.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,200,187.14/9,622.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,218.90

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