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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,552.30, 14,316.30 and 8,507.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,552.30, 14,316.30 and 8,507.40 is: 12,750.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,552.30 : 14,316.30 = 8,507.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,552.30/14,316.30 = 8,507.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,552.30x = 14,316.30 × 8,507.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,552.30x = 121,794,490.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,794,490.62/9,552.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,750.28

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