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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.17, 13,565.03 and 8,588.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.17, 13,565.03 and 8,588.67 is: 12,896.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.17 : 13,565.03 = 8,588.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.17/13,565.03 = 8,588.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.17x = 13,565.03 × 8,588.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.17x = 116,505,523.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,505,523.27/9,034.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,896.10

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