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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396.73, 14,026.51 and 8,711.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396.73, 14,026.51 and 8,711.47 is: 13,003.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396.73 : 14,026.51 = 8,711.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396.73/14,026.51 = 8,711.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396.73x = 14,026.51 × 8,711.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396.73x = 122,191,521.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,191,521.07/9,396.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,003.62

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