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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,786.40, 14,679.60 and 8,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,786.40, 14,679.60 and 8,231.20 is: 12,346.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,786.40 : 14,679.60 = 8,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,786.40/14,679.60 = 8,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,786.40x = 14,679.60 × 8,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,786.40x = 120,830,723.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,830,723.52/9,786.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,346.80

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