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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,825.82, 14,669.90 and 8,635.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,825.82, 14,669.90 and 8,635.60 is: 12,892.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,825.82 : 14,669.90 = 8,635.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,825.82/14,669.90 = 8,635.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,825.82x = 14,669.90 × 8,635.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,825.82x = 126,683,388.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,683,388.44/9,825.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,892.91

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