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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,595.77, 14,371.35 and 9,263.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,595.77, 14,371.35 and 9,263.19 is: 13,873.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,595.77 : 14,371.35 = 9,263.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,595.77/14,371.35 = 9,263.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,595.77x = 14,371.35 × 9,263.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,595.77x = 133,124,545.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,124,545.61/9,595.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,873.25

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