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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.40, 14,441.70 and 8,168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.40, 14,441.70 and 8,168.60 is: 12,240.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.40 : 14,441.70 = 8,168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.40/14,441.70 = 8,168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.40x = 14,441.70 × 8,168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.40x = 117,968,470.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,968,470.62/9,637.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,240.69

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