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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,777.48, 14,595.41 and 8,595.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,777.48, 14,595.41 and 8,595.18 is: 12,830.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,777.48 : 14,595.41 = 8,595.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,777.48/14,595.41 = 8,595.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,777.48x = 14,595.41 × 8,595.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,777.48x = 125,450,149.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,450,149.26/9,777.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,830.52

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