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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.80, 14,932.20 and 8,879.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.80, 14,932.20 and 8,879.60 is: 13,319.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.80 : 14,932.20 = 8,879.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.80/14,932.20 = 8,879.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.80x = 14,932.20 × 8,879.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.80x = 132,591,963.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,591,963.12/9,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,319.40

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