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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,650.49, 14,540.61 and 8,727.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,650.49, 14,540.61 and 8,727.09 is: 13,149.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,650.49 : 14,540.61 = 8,727.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,650.49/14,540.61 = 8,727.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,650.49x = 14,540.61 × 8,727.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,650.49x = 126,897,212.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,897,212.12/9,650.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,149.30

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