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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,530.54, 13,122.79 and 8,466.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,530.54, 13,122.79 and 8,466.46 is: 11,657.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,530.54 : 13,122.79 = 8,466.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,530.54/13,122.79 = 8,466.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,530.54x = 13,122.79 × 8,466.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,530.54x = 111,103,522.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,103,522.65/9,530.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,657.63

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