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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,685.78, 14,495.73 and 8,127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,685.78, 14,495.73 and 8,127.52 is: 12,163.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,685.78 : 14,495.73 = 8,127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,685.78/14,495.73 = 8,127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,685.78x = 14,495.73 × 8,127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,685.78x = 117,814,335.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,814,335.49/9,685.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,163.64

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