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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558.15, 13,201.44 and 8,717.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558.15, 13,201.44 and 8,717.37 is: 12,040.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558.15 : 13,201.44 = 8,717.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558.15/13,201.44 = 8,717.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558.15x = 13,201.44 × 8,717.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558.15x = 115,081,837.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,081,837.01/9,558.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,040.18

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