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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,569.39, 14,318.02 and 8,598.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,569.39, 14,318.02 and 8,598.20 is: 12,864.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,569.39 : 14,318.02 = 8,598.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,569.39/14,318.02 = 8,598.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,569.39x = 14,318.02 × 8,598.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,569.39x = 123,109,170.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,109,170.90/9,569.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,864.89

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