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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,569.76, 14,318.57 and 8,598.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,569.76, 14,318.57 and 8,598.57 is: 12,865.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,569.76 : 14,318.57 = 8,598.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,569.76/14,318.57 = 8,598.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,569.76x = 14,318.57 × 8,598.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,569.76x = 123,119,183.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,119,183.45/9,569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,865.44

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