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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,517.26, 14,205.93 and 8,848.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,517.26, 14,205.93 and 8,848.74 is: 13,208.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,517.26 : 14,205.93 = 8,848.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,517.26/14,205.93 = 8,848.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,517.26x = 14,205.93 × 8,848.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,517.26x = 125,704,581.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,704,581.03/9,517.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,208.06

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