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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,051.22, 13,573.94 and 8,460.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,051.22, 13,573.94 and 8,460.88 is: 12,688.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,051.22 : 13,573.94 = 8,460.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,051.22/13,573.94 = 8,460.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,051.22x = 13,573.94 × 8,460.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,051.22x = 114,847,477.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,847,477.47/9,051.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,688.62

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