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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,844.08, 13,555.80 and 8,795.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,844.08, 13,555.80 and 8,795.76 is: 12,112.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,844.08 : 13,555.80 = 8,795.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,844.08/13,555.80 = 8,795.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,844.08x = 13,555.80 × 8,795.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,844.08x = 119,233,563.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,233,563.41/9,844.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,112.21

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