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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,402.76, 14,035.49 and 8,717.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,402.76, 14,035.49 and 8,717.50 is: 13,012.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,402.76 : 14,035.49 = 8,717.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,402.76/14,035.49 = 8,717.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,402.76x = 14,035.49 × 8,717.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,402.76x = 122,354,384.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,354,384.08/9,402.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,012.60

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