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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.20, 14,434.80 and 9,088.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.20, 14,434.80 and 9,088.60 is: 13,632.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.20 : 14,434.80 = 9,088.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.20/14,434.80 = 9,088.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.20x = 14,434.80 × 9,088.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.20x = 131,192,123.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,192,123.28/9,623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,632.90

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