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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,674.10, 14,511.15 and 8,872.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,674.10, 14,511.15 and 8,872.20 is: 13,308.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,674.10 : 14,511.15 = 8,872.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,674.10/14,511.15 = 8,872.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,674.10x = 14,511.15 × 8,872.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,674.10x = 128,745,825.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,745,825.03/9,674.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,308.30

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