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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,893.76, 14,785.92 and 8,865.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,893.76, 14,785.92 and 8,865.84 is: 13,249.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,893.76 : 14,785.92 = 8,865.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,893.76/14,785.92 = 8,865.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,893.76x = 14,785.92 × 8,865.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,893.76x = 131,089,600.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,089,600.97/9,893.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,249.73

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