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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,753.60, 14,630.40 and 8,947.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,753.60, 14,630.40 and 8,947.20 is: 13,420.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,753.60 : 14,630.40 = 8,947.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,753.60/14,630.40 = 8,947.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,753.60x = 14,630.40 × 8,947.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,753.60x = 130,901,114.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,901,114.88/9,753.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,420.80

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