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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.26, 14,344.02 and 8,614.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.26, 14,344.02 and 8,614.98 is: 12,902.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.26 : 14,344.02 = 8,614.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.26/14,344.02 = 8,614.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.26x = 14,344.02 × 8,614.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.26x = 123,573,445.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,573,445.42/9,577.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,902.80

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