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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.77, 14,030.87 and 7,708.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.77, 14,030.87 and 7,708.23 is: 11,560.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.77 : 14,030.87 = 7,708.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.77/14,030.87 = 7,708.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.77x = 14,030.87 × 7,708.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.77x = 108,153,134.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,153,134.52/9,355.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,560.05

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