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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,667.50, 13,318.38 and 9,086.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,667.50, 13,318.38 and 9,086.24 is: 12,517.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,667.50 : 13,318.38 = 9,086.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,667.50/13,318.38 = 9,086.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,667.50x = 13,318.38 × 9,086.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,667.50x = 121,013,930.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,013,930.50/9,667.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,517.60

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