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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,989.68, 13,791.72 and 8,882.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,989.68, 13,791.72 and 8,882.64 is: 12,263.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,989.68 : 13,791.72 = 8,882.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,989.68/13,791.72 = 8,882.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,989.68x = 13,791.72 × 8,882.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,989.68x = 122,506,883.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,506,883.74/9,989.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,263.34

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