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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.59, 13,619.60 and 8,432.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.59, 13,619.60 and 8,432.49 is: 12,711.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.59 : 13,619.60 = 8,432.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.59/13,619.60 = 8,432.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.59x = 13,619.60 × 8,432.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.59x = 114,847,098.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,847,098.64/9,034.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,711.93

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