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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,711.68, 14,586.24 and 8,625.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,711.68, 14,586.24 and 8,625.44 is: 12,954.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,711.68 : 14,586.24 = 8,625.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,711.68/14,586.24 = 8,625.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,711.68x = 14,586.24 × 8,625.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,711.68x = 125,812,737.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,812,737.95/9,711.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,954.79

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