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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.67, 14,423.63 and 8,079.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.67, 14,423.63 and 8,079.44 is: 12,091.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.67 : 14,423.63 = 8,079.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.67/14,423.63 = 8,079.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.67x = 14,423.63 × 8,079.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.67x = 116,534,740.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,534,740.65/9,637.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,091.59

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