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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.41, 14,369.78 and 8,547.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.41, 14,369.78 and 8,547.51 is: 12,804.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.41 : 14,369.78 = 8,547.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.41/14,369.78 = 8,547.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.41x = 14,369.78 × 8,547.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.41x = 122,825,838.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,825,838.25/9,592.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,804.48

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