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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,314.10, 13,971.15 and 8,601.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,314.10, 13,971.15 and 8,601.30 is: 12,901.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,314.10 : 13,971.15 = 8,601.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,314.10/13,971.15 = 8,601.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,314.10x = 13,971.15 × 8,601.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,314.10x = 120,170,052.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,170,052.50/9,314.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,901.95

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