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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,369.42, 14,066.49 and 8,595.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,369.42, 14,066.49 and 8,595.77 is: 12,904.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,369.42 : 14,066.49 = 8,595.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,369.42/14,066.49 = 8,595.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,369.42x = 14,066.49 × 8,595.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,369.42x = 120,912,242.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,912,242.41/9,369.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,904.99

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