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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,162.50, 13,705.20 and 8,497.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,162.50, 13,705.20 and 8,497.76 is: 12,710.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,162.50 : 13,705.20 = 8,497.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,162.50/13,705.20 = 8,497.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,162.50x = 13,705.20 × 8,497.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,162.50x = 116,463,500.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,463,500.35/9,162.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,710.89

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