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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,570.80, 14,323.80 and 8,404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,570.80, 14,323.80 and 8,404.40 is: 12,578.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,570.80 : 14,323.80 = 8,404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,570.80/14,323.80 = 8,404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,570.80x = 14,323.80 × 8,404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,570.80x = 120,382,944.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,382,944.72/9,570.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,578.15

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