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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,663.09, 14,477.58 and 8,463.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,663.09, 14,477.58 and 8,463.75 is: 12,680.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663.09 : 14,477.58 = 8,463.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663.09/14,477.58 = 8,463.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663.09x = 14,477.58 × 8,463.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663.09x = 122,534,617.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,534,617.73/9,663.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,680.69

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