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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,872.60, 14,808.90 and 8,317.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,872.60, 14,808.90 and 8,317.40 is: 12,476.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,872.60 : 14,808.90 = 8,317.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,872.60/14,808.90 = 8,317.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,872.60x = 14,808.90 × 8,317.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,872.60x = 123,171,544.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,171,544.86/9,872.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,476.10

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