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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.80, 14,966.10 and 8,897.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.80, 14,966.10 and 8,897.40 is: 13,326.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.80 : 14,966.10 = 8,897.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.80/14,966.10 = 8,897.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.80x = 14,966.10 × 8,897.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.80x = 133,159,378.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,159,378.14/9,991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,326.87

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