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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,114.70, 13,635.60 and 7,895.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,114.70, 13,635.60 and 7,895.65 is: 11,811.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,114.70 : 13,635.60 = 7,895.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,114.70/13,635.60 = 7,895.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,114.70x = 13,635.60 × 7,895.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,114.70x = 107,661,925.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,661,925.14/9,114.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,811.90

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