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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,881.92, 14,839.84 and 8,773.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,881.92, 14,839.84 and 8,773.84 is: 13,175.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,881.92 : 14,839.84 = 8,773.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,881.92/14,839.84 = 8,773.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,881.92x = 14,839.84 × 8,773.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,881.92x = 130,202,381.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,202,381.79/9,881.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,175.82

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