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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.80, 14,382.90 and 8,455.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.80, 14,382.90 and 8,455.80 is: 12,658.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.80 : 14,382.90 = 8,455.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.80/14,382.90 = 8,455.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.80x = 14,382.90 × 8,455.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.80x = 121,618,925.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,618,925.82/9,607.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,658.35

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