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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,457.65, 14,151.84 and 8,950.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,457.65, 14,151.84 and 8,950.71 is: 13,393.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,457.65 : 14,151.84 = 8,950.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,457.65/14,151.84 = 8,950.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,457.65x = 14,151.84 × 8,950.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,457.65x = 126,669,015.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,669,015.81/9,457.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,393.29

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