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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,652.84, 14,551.60 and 9,009.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,652.84, 14,551.60 and 9,009.88 is: 13,582.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,652.84 : 14,551.60 = 9,009.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,652.84/14,551.60 = 9,009.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,652.84x = 14,551.60 × 9,009.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,652.84x = 131,108,052.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,108,052.00/9,652.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,582.33

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