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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.67, 13,564.28 and 8,588.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.67, 13,564.28 and 8,588.17 is: 12,895.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.67 : 13,564.28 = 8,588.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.67/13,564.28 = 8,588.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.67x = 13,564.28 × 8,588.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.67x = 116,492,342.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,492,342.57/9,033.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,895.35

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