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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,934.60, 14,901.90 and 8,811.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,934.60, 14,901.90 and 8,811.40 is: 13,217.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934.60 : 14,901.90 = 8,811.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934.60/14,901.90 = 8,811.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934.60x = 14,901.90 × 8,811.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934.60x = 131,306,601.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,306,601.66/9,934.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,217.10

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