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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,709.20, 14,542.20 and 8,413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,709.20, 14,542.20 and 8,413.20 is: 12,601.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,709.20 : 14,542.20 = 8,413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,709.20/14,542.20 = 8,413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,709.20x = 14,542.20 × 8,413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,709.20x = 122,346,437.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,346,437.04/9,709.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,601.08

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