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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,394.04, 14,161.59 and 8,759.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,394.04, 14,161.59 and 8,759.88 is: 13,205.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,394.04 : 14,161.59 = 8,759.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,394.04/14,161.59 = 8,759.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,394.04x = 14,161.59 × 8,759.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,394.04x = 124,053,829.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,053,829.01/9,394.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,205.59

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