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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623, 14,360.03 and 8,586.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623, 14,360.03 and 8,586.20 is: 12,812.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623 : 14,360.03 = 8,586.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623/14,360.03 = 8,586.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623x = 14,360.03 × 8,586.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623x = 123,298,089.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,298,089.59/9,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,812.85

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