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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,708.01, 14,579.58 and 8,926.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,708.01, 14,579.58 and 8,926.59 is: 13,406.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,708.01 : 14,579.58 = 8,926.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,708.01/14,579.58 = 8,926.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,708.01x = 14,579.58 × 8,926.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,708.01x = 130,145,988.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,145,988.12/9,708.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,406.04

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