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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,838.78, 13,546.16 and 9,168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,838.78, 13,546.16 and 9,168.10 is: 12,622.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,838.78 : 13,546.16 = 9,168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,838.78/13,546.16 = 9,168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,838.78x = 13,546.16 × 9,168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,838.78x = 124,192,549.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,192,549.50/9,838.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,622.76

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