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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.80, 14,961.30 and 8,829.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.80, 14,961.30 and 8,829.40 is: 13,215.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.80 : 14,961.30 = 8,829.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.80/14,961.30 = 8,829.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.80x = 14,961.30 × 8,829.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.80x = 132,099,302.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,099,302.22/9,995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,215.48

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