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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,688.42, 14,524.77 and 9,138.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,688.42, 14,524.77 and 9,138.41 is: 13,700.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,688.42 : 14,524.77 = 9,138.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,688.42/14,524.77 = 9,138.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,688.42x = 14,524.77 × 9,138.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,688.42x = 132,733,303.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,733,303.42/9,688.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,700.20

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