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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.70, 13,544.55 and 8,373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.70, 13,544.55 and 8,373.60 is: 12,560.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.70 : 13,544.55 = 8,373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.70/13,544.55 = 8,373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.70x = 13,544.55 × 8,373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.70x = 113,416,643.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,416,643.88/9,029.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,560.40

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