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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.65, 14,028.22 and 8,687.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.65, 14,028.22 and 8,687.01 is: 13,095.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.65 : 14,028.22 = 8,687.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.65/14,028.22 = 8,687.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.65x = 14,028.22 × 8,687.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.65x = 121,863,265.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,863,265.70/9,305.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,095.62

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