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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.46, 13,738.92 and 8,844.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.46, 13,738.92 and 8,844.29 is: 12,210.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.46 : 13,738.92 = 8,844.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.46/13,738.92 = 8,844.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.46x = 13,738.92 × 8,844.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.46x = 121,510,942.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,510,942.43/9,951.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,210.37

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