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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.90, 14,368.65 and 8,052.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.90, 14,368.65 and 8,052.70 is: 12,042.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.90 : 14,368.65 = 8,052.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.90/14,368.65 = 8,052.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.90x = 14,368.65 × 8,052.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.90x = 115,706,427.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,706,427.86/9,607.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,042.84

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