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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,964.80, 14,979.60 and 9,187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,964.80, 14,979.60 and 9,187.20 is: 13,810.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,964.80 : 14,979.60 = 9,187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,964.80/14,979.60 = 9,187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,964.80x = 14,979.60 × 9,187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,964.80x = 137,620,581.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,620,581.12/9,964.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,810.67

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