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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,401.70, 14,102.55 and 8,537.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,401.70, 14,102.55 and 8,537.70 is: 12,806.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,401.70 : 14,102.55 = 8,537.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,401.70/14,102.55 = 8,537.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,401.70x = 14,102.55 × 8,537.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,401.70x = 120,403,341.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,403,341.14/9,401.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,806.55

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