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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,626.30, 14,410.65 and 8,474.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,626.30, 14,410.65 and 8,474.30 is: 12,686.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,626.30 : 14,410.65 = 8,474.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,626.30/14,410.65 = 8,474.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,626.30x = 14,410.65 × 8,474.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,626.30x = 122,120,171.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,120,171.30/9,626.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,686.10

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