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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,165.70, 13,748.55 and 8,551.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,165.70, 13,748.55 and 8,551.30 is: 12,826.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,165.70 : 13,748.55 = 8,551.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,165.70/13,748.55 = 8,551.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,165.70x = 13,748.55 × 8,551.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,165.70x = 117,567,975.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,567,975.62/9,165.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,826.95

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