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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,614.73, 14,389.28 and 8,056.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,614.73, 14,389.28 and 8,056.49 is: 12,057.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,614.73 : 14,389.28 = 8,056.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,614.73/14,389.28 = 8,056.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,614.73x = 14,389.28 × 8,056.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,614.73x = 115,927,082.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,927,082.87/9,614.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,057.24

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