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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,663.40, 14,495.10 and 9,125.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,663.40, 14,495.10 and 9,125.80 is: 13,688.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663.40 : 14,495.10 = 9,125.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663.40/14,495.10 = 9,125.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663.40x = 14,495.10 × 9,125.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663.40x = 132,279,383.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,279,383.58/9,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,688.70

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