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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,847.40, 14,771.10 and 8,875.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,847.40, 14,771.10 and 8,875.40 is: 13,313.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,847.40 : 14,771.10 = 8,875.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,847.40/14,771.10 = 8,875.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,847.40x = 14,771.10 × 8,875.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,847.40x = 131,099,420.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,099,420.94/9,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,313.10

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