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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.05, 13,658.85 and 8,465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.05, 13,658.85 and 8,465.24 is: 12,636.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.05 : 13,658.85 = 8,465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.05/13,658.85 = 8,465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.05x = 13,658.85 × 8,465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.05x = 115,625,477.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,625,477.52/9,150.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,636.60

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