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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,737.52, 14,618.84 and 8,359.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,737.52, 14,618.84 and 8,359.71 is: 12,550.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,737.52 : 14,618.84 = 8,359.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,737.52/14,618.84 = 8,359.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,737.52x = 14,618.84 × 8,359.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,737.52x = 122,209,221.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,209,221.14/9,737.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,550.34

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