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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,657.40, 14,507.70 and 9,263.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,657.40, 14,507.70 and 9,263.80 is: 13,916.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,657.40 : 14,507.70 = 9,263.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,657.40/14,507.70 = 9,263.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,657.40x = 14,507.70 × 9,263.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,657.40x = 134,396,431.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,396,431.26/9,657.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,916.42

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