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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,867.41, 14,674.23 and 9,555.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,867.41, 14,674.23 and 9,555.93 is: 14,211.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,867.41 : 14,674.23 = 9,555.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,867.41/14,674.23 = 9,555.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,867.41x = 14,674.23 × 9,555.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,867.41x = 140,225,866.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,225,866.90/9,867.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,211.02

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