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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601.40, 14,358.90 and 8,046.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,601.40, 14,358.90 and 8,046.20 is: 12,033.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,601.40 : 14,358.90 = 8,046.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,601.40/14,358.90 = 8,046.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,601.40x = 14,358.90 × 8,046.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,601.40x = 115,534,581.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,534,581.18/9,601.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,033.10

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