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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,007.14, 13,420.12 and 8,504.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,007.14, 13,420.12 and 8,504.13 is: 12,670.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,007.14 : 13,420.12 = 8,504.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,007.14/13,420.12 = 8,504.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,007.14x = 13,420.12 × 8,504.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,007.14x = 114,126,423.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,126,423.84/9,007.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,670.66

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