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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,370.92, 14,068.74 and 8,597.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,370.92, 14,068.74 and 8,597.27 is: 12,907.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,370.92 : 14,068.74 = 8,597.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,370.92/14,068.74 = 8,597.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,370.92x = 14,068.74 × 8,597.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,370.92x = 120,952,686.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,952,686.00/9,370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,907.24

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