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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.70, 14,039.55 and 8,646.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.70, 14,039.55 and 8,646.90 is: 12,970.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.70 : 14,039.55 = 8,646.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.70/14,039.55 = 8,646.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.70x = 14,039.55 × 8,646.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.70x = 121,398,584.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,398,584.90/9,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,970.35

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