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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.60, 14,128.20 and 8,358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.60, 14,128.20 and 8,358.60 is: 12,475.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.60 : 14,128.20 = 8,358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.60/14,128.20 = 8,358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.60x = 14,128.20 × 8,358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.60x = 118,091,972.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,091,972.52/9,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,475.91

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