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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,916.93, 13,673.41 and 8,570.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,916.93, 13,673.41 and 8,570.10 is: 11,816.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,916.93 : 13,673.41 = 8,570.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,916.93/13,673.41 = 8,570.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,916.93x = 13,673.41 × 8,570.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,916.93x = 117,182,520.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,182,520.89/9,916.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,816.41

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