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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.40, 14,289.84 and 8,604.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.40, 14,289.84 and 8,604.24 is: 12,909.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.40 : 14,289.84 = 8,604.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.40/14,289.84 = 8,604.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.40x = 14,289.84 × 8,604.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.40x = 122,953,212.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,953,212.92/9,524.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,909.29

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