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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,667.76, 14,562.40 and 8,795.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,667.76, 14,562.40 and 8,795.87 is: 13,249.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,667.76 : 14,562.40 = 8,795.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,667.76/14,562.40 = 8,795.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,667.76x = 14,562.40 × 8,795.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,667.76x = 128,088,904.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,088,904.48/9,667.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,249.07

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