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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,432.70, 14,149.05 and 8,568.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,432.70, 14,149.05 and 8,568.70 is: 12,853.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,432.70 : 14,149.05 = 8,568.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,432.70/14,149.05 = 8,568.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,432.70x = 14,149.05 × 8,568.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,432.70x = 121,238,964.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,238,964.74/9,432.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,853.05

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