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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.70, 14,053.05 and 8,712.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.70, 14,053.05 and 8,712.60 is: 13,068.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.70 : 14,053.05 = 8,712.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.70/14,053.05 = 8,712.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.70x = 14,053.05 × 8,712.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.70x = 122,438,603.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,438,603.43/9,368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,068.90

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