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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,566.79, 14,251.53 and 9,276.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,566.79, 14,251.53 and 9,276.63 is: 13,819.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,566.79 : 14,251.53 = 9,276.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,566.79/14,251.53 = 9,276.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,566.79x = 14,251.53 × 9,276.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,566.79x = 132,206,170.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,206,170.74/9,566.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,819.28

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