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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,562.16, 14,291.97 and 8,622.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,562.16, 14,291.97 and 8,622.96 is: 12,888.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,562.16 : 14,291.97 = 8,622.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,562.16/14,291.97 = 8,622.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,562.16x = 14,291.97 × 8,622.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,562.16x = 123,239,085.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,239,085.63/9,562.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,888.21

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