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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,586.35, 14,302.52 and 8,533.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,586.35, 14,302.52 and 8,533.86 is: 12,732.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,586.35 : 14,302.52 = 8,533.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,586.35/14,302.52 = 8,533.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,586.35x = 14,302.52 × 8,533.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,586.35x = 122,055,687.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,055,687.03/9,586.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,732.24

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