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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.41, 14,338.80 and 8,021.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.41, 14,338.80 and 8,021.34 is: 12,016.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.41 : 14,338.80 = 8,021.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.41/14,338.80 = 8,021.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.41x = 14,338.80 × 8,021.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.41x = 115,016,389.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,016,389.99/9,571.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,016.66

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