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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,626.70, 14,440.05 and 8,993.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,626.70, 14,440.05 and 8,993.10 is: 13,489.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,626.70 : 14,440.05 = 8,993.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,626.70/14,440.05 = 8,993.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,626.70x = 14,440.05 × 8,993.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,626.70x = 129,860,813.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,860,813.66/9,626.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,489.65

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