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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,650.06, 14,479.74 and 8,403.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,650.06, 14,479.74 and 8,403.02 is: 12,608.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,650.06 : 14,479.74 = 8,403.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,650.06/14,479.74 = 8,403.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,650.06x = 14,479.74 × 8,403.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,650.06x = 121,673,544.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,673,544.81/9,650.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,608.58

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