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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,744.84, 14,577.12 and 8,103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,744.84, 14,577.12 and 8,103.60 is: 12,122.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,744.84 : 14,577.12 = 8,103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,744.84/14,577.12 = 8,103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,744.84x = 14,577.12 × 8,103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,744.84x = 118,127,149.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,127,149.63/9,744.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,122.02

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