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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,712.76, 13,390.02 and 8,214.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,712.76, 13,390.02 and 8,214.66 is: 11,324.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,712.76 : 13,390.02 = 8,214.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,712.76/13,390.02 = 8,214.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,712.76x = 13,390.02 × 8,214.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,712.76x = 109,994,461.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,994,461.69/9,712.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,324.74

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