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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,510.31, 14,259.08 and 8,520.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,510.31, 14,259.08 and 8,520.69 is: 12,775.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,510.31 : 14,259.08 = 8,520.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,510.31/14,259.08 = 8,520.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,510.31x = 14,259.08 × 8,520.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,510.31x = 121,497,200.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,497,200.37/9,510.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,775.32

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