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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.51, 14,095.92 and 8,546.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.51, 14,095.92 and 8,546.72 is: 12,765.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.51 : 14,095.92 = 8,546.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.51/14,095.92 = 8,546.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.51x = 14,095.92 × 8,546.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.51x = 120,473,842.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,473,842.95/9,437.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,765.42

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