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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.40, 14,383.38 and 8,913.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.40, 14,383.38 and 8,913.96 is: 13,306.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.40 : 14,383.38 = 8,913.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.40/14,383.38 = 8,913.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.40x = 14,383.38 × 8,913.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.40x = 128,212,873.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,212,873.98/9,635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,306.44

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