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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396.70, 14,095.05 and 8,532.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396.70, 14,095.05 and 8,532.70 is: 12,799.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396.70 : 14,095.05 = 8,532.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396.70/14,095.05 = 8,532.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396.70x = 14,095.05 × 8,532.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396.70x = 120,268,833.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,268,833.14/9,396.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,799.05

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