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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950.80, 14,926.20 and 8,875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950.80, 14,926.20 and 8,875.60 is: 13,313.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950.80 : 14,926.20 = 8,875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950.80/14,926.20 = 8,875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950.80x = 14,926.20 × 8,875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950.80x = 132,478,980.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,478,980.72/9,950.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,313.40

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