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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.67, 12,435.17 and 6,357.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.67, 12,435.17 and 6,357.47 is: 8,769.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.67 : 12,435.17 = 6,357.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.67/12,435.17 = 6,357.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.67x = 12,435.17 × 6,357.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.67x = 79,056,126.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,056,126.26/9,014.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,769.72

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