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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,565.16, 14,296.44 and 8,625.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,565.16, 14,296.44 and 8,625.96 is: 12,892.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,565.16 : 14,296.44 = 8,625.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,565.16/14,296.44 = 8,625.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,565.16x = 14,296.44 × 8,625.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,565.16x = 123,320,519.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,320,519.58/9,565.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,892.68

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