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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,655.73, 14,458.61 and 8,091.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,655.73, 14,458.61 and 8,091.98 is: 12,117.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,655.73 : 14,458.61 = 8,091.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,655.73/14,458.61 = 8,091.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,655.73x = 14,458.61 × 8,091.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,655.73x = 116,998,730.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,998,730.88/9,655.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,117.03

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