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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,867.58, 14,729.38 and 8,622

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,867.58, 14,729.38 and 8,622 is: 12,870.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,867.58 : 14,729.38 = 8,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,867.58/14,729.38 = 8,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,867.58x = 14,729.38 × 8,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,867.58x = 126,996,714.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,996,714.36/9,867.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,870.10

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