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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.60, 14,216.40 and 8,570.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.60, 14,216.40 and 8,570.40 is: 12,855.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.60 : 14,216.40 = 8,570.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.60/14,216.40 = 8,570.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.60x = 14,216.40 × 8,570.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.60x = 121,840,234.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,840,234.56/9,477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,855.60

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