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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,552.70, 14,329.05 and 8,568.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,552.70, 14,329.05 and 8,568.55 is: 12,852.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,552.70 : 14,329.05 = 8,568.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,552.70/14,329.05 = 8,568.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,552.70x = 14,329.05 × 8,568.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,552.70x = 122,779,181.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,779,181.38/9,552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,852.83

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