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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,909.70, 14,864.55 and 8,815.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,909.70, 14,864.55 and 8,815.30 is: 13,222.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,909.70 : 14,864.55 = 8,815.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,909.70/14,864.55 = 8,815.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,909.70x = 14,864.55 × 8,815.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,909.70x = 131,035,467.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,035,467.62/9,909.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,222.95

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