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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,667.40, 14,457.90 and 8,112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,667.40, 14,457.90 and 8,112.20 is: 12,132.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,667.40 : 14,457.90 = 8,112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,667.40/14,457.90 = 8,112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,667.40x = 14,457.90 × 8,112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,667.40x = 117,285,376.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,285,376.38/9,667.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,132.05

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