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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,832.92, 14,744.52 and 8,899.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,832.92, 14,744.52 and 8,899.80 is: 13,345.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,832.92 : 14,744.52 = 8,899.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,832.92/14,744.52 = 8,899.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,832.92x = 14,744.52 × 8,899.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,832.92x = 131,223,279.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,223,279.10/9,832.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,345.30

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