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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,672.93, 14,484.89 and 8,108.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,672.93, 14,484.89 and 8,108.82 is: 12,142.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,672.93 : 14,484.89 = 8,108.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,672.93/14,484.89 = 8,108.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,672.93x = 14,484.89 × 8,108.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,672.93x = 117,455,386.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,455,386.00/9,672.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,142.69

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