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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,651.84, 14,443.20 and 8,357.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,651.84, 14,443.20 and 8,357.76 is: 12,506.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,651.84 : 14,443.20 = 8,357.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,651.84/14,443.20 = 8,357.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,651.84x = 14,443.20 × 8,357.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,651.84x = 120,712,799.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,712,799.23/9,651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,506.71

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