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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.60, 14,904.60 and 8,918.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.60, 14,904.60 and 8,918.80 is: 13,352.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.60 : 14,904.60 = 8,918.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.60/14,904.60 = 8,918.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.60x = 14,904.60 × 8,918.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.60x = 132,931,146.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,931,146.48/9,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,352.40

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