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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,976.40, 13,773.33 and 8,869.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,976.40, 13,773.33 and 8,869.34 is: 12,244.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,976.40 : 13,773.33 = 8,869.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,976.40/13,773.33 = 8,869.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,976.40x = 13,773.33 × 8,869.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,976.40x = 122,160,277.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,160,277.84/9,976.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,244.93

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