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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,433.70, 14,150.55 and 8,569.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,433.70, 14,150.55 and 8,569.70 is: 12,854.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,433.70 : 14,150.55 = 8,569.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,433.70/14,150.55 = 8,569.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,433.70x = 14,150.55 × 8,569.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,433.70x = 121,265,968.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,265,968.34/9,433.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,854.55

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