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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,897.60, 14,846.40 and 9,091.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,897.60, 14,846.40 and 9,091.20 is: 13,636.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,897.60 : 14,846.40 = 9,091.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,897.60/14,846.40 = 9,091.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,897.60x = 14,846.40 × 9,091.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,897.60x = 134,971,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,971,591.68/9,897.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,636.80

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