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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.40, 14,322.60 and 8,673.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.40, 14,322.60 and 8,673.60 is: 13,010.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.40 : 14,322.60 = 8,673.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.40/14,322.60 = 8,673.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.40x = 14,322.60 × 8,673.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.40x = 124,228,503.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,228,503.36/9,548.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,010.40

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