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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,519.69, 14,329.17 and 8,614.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,519.69, 14,329.17 and 8,614.11 is: 12,966.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,519.69 : 14,329.17 = 8,614.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,519.69/14,329.17 = 8,614.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,519.69x = 14,329.17 × 8,614.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,519.69x = 123,433,046.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,433,046.59/9,519.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,966.08

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