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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.20, 14,916.60 and 8,302.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.20, 14,916.60 and 8,302.80 is: 12,440.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.20 : 14,916.60 = 8,302.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.20/14,916.60 = 8,302.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.20x = 14,916.60 × 8,302.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.20x = 123,849,546.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,849,546.48/9,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,440.69

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