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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,775.32, 14,625.72 and 8,595.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,775.32, 14,625.72 and 8,595.96 is: 12,861.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,775.32 : 14,625.72 = 8,595.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,775.32/14,625.72 = 8,595.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,775.32x = 14,625.72 × 8,595.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,775.32x = 125,722,104.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,722,104.09/9,775.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,861.18

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