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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,343.80, 14,015.70 and 8,687.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,343.80, 14,015.70 and 8,687.70 is: 13,031.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,343.80 : 14,015.70 = 8,687.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,343.80/14,015.70 = 8,687.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,343.80x = 14,015.70 × 8,687.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,343.80x = 121,764,196.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,764,196.89/9,343.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,031.55

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