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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,460.59, 14,259.26 and 8,924.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,460.59, 14,259.26 and 8,924.77 is: 13,451.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,460.59 : 14,259.26 = 8,924.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,460.59/14,259.26 = 8,924.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,460.59x = 14,259.26 × 8,924.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,460.59x = 127,260,615.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,260,615.87/9,460.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,451.66

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