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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,651.80, 14,477.70 and 9,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,651.80, 14,477.70 and 9,114.20 is: 13,671.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,651.80 : 14,477.70 = 9,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,651.80/14,477.70 = 9,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,651.80x = 14,477.70 × 9,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,651.80x = 131,952,653.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,952,653.34/9,651.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,671.30

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