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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,990.68, 13,793.10 and 8,883.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,990.68, 13,793.10 and 8,883.64 is: 12,264.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,990.68 : 13,793.10 = 8,883.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,990.68/13,793.10 = 8,883.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,990.68x = 13,793.10 × 8,883.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,990.68x = 122,532,934.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,532,934.88/9,990.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,264.72

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