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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,759.67, 14,621.88 and 8,209.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,759.67, 14,621.88 and 8,209.33 is: 12,299.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,759.67 : 14,621.88 = 8,209.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,759.67/14,621.88 = 8,209.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,759.67x = 14,621.88 × 8,209.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,759.67x = 120,035,838.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,035,838.14/9,759.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,299.17

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