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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,720.40, 14,580.60 and 8,568.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,720.40, 14,580.60 and 8,568.40 is: 12,852.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,720.40 : 14,580.60 = 8,568.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,720.40/14,580.60 = 8,568.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,720.40x = 14,580.60 × 8,568.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,720.40x = 124,932,413.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,932,413.04/9,720.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,852.60

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