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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.78, 14,316.16 and 8,559.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.78, 14,316.16 and 8,559.73 is: 12,754.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.78 : 14,316.16 = 8,559.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.78/14,316.16 = 8,559.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.78x = 14,316.16 × 8,559.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.78x = 122,542,464.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,542,464.24/9,607.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,754.50

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