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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,525.21, 14,256.77 and 8,615.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,525.21, 14,256.77 and 8,615.85 is: 12,895.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,525.21 : 14,256.77 = 8,615.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,525.21/14,256.77 = 8,615.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,525.21x = 14,256.77 × 8,615.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,525.21x = 122,834,148.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,834,148.73/9,525.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,895.69

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