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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,365.55, 14,060.67 and 8,591.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,365.55, 14,060.67 and 8,591.89 is: 12,899.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,365.55 : 14,060.67 = 8,591.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,365.55/14,060.67 = 8,591.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,365.55x = 14,060.67 × 8,591.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,365.55x = 120,807,729.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,807,729.97/9,365.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,899.16

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