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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.69, 14,751.38 and 8,882.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.69, 14,751.38 and 8,882.06 is: 13,307.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.69 : 14,751.38 = 8,882.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.69/14,751.38 = 8,882.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.69x = 14,751.38 × 8,882.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.69x = 131,022,590.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,022,590.69/9,845.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,307.62

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