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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,393.54, 14,076.30 and 8,563.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,393.54, 14,076.30 and 8,563.68 is: 12,832.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,393.54 : 14,076.30 = 8,563.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,393.54/14,076.30 = 8,563.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,393.54x = 14,076.30 × 8,563.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,393.54x = 120,544,928.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,544,928.78/9,393.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,832.75

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