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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,521.40, 14,267.70 and 8,052.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,521.40, 14,267.70 and 8,052.60 is: 12,066.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,521.40 : 14,267.70 = 8,052.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,521.40/14,267.70 = 8,052.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,521.40x = 14,267.70 × 8,052.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,521.40x = 114,892,081.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,892,081.02/9,521.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,066.72

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