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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.21, 13,231.92 and 8,014.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.21, 13,231.92 and 8,014.73 is: 11,061.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.21 : 13,231.92 = 8,014.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.21/13,231.92 = 8,014.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.21x = 13,231.92 × 8,014.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.21x = 106,050,266.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,050,266.18/9,587.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,061.64

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