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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,673.58, 13,338.14 and 8,956.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,673.58, 13,338.14 and 8,956.23 is: 12,349.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,673.58 : 13,338.14 = 8,956.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,673.58/13,338.14 = 8,956.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,673.58x = 13,338.14 × 8,956.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,673.58x = 119,459,410.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,459,410.79/9,673.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,349.04

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