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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,912.70, 14,869.05 and 9,256.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,912.70, 14,869.05 and 9,256.60 is: 13,884.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,912.70 : 14,869.05 = 9,256.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,912.70/14,869.05 = 9,256.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,912.70x = 14,869.05 × 9,256.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,912.70x = 137,636,848.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,636,848.23/9,912.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,884.90

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