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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.01, 14,059.74 and 8,985.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.01, 14,059.74 and 8,985.74 is: 13,494.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.01 : 14,059.74 = 8,985.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.01/14,059.74 = 8,985.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.01x = 14,059.74 × 8,985.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.01x = 126,337,168.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,337,168.11/9,362.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,494.66

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