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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,943.65, 13,714.25 and 8,746.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,943.65, 13,714.25 and 8,746.05 is: 12,062.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,943.65 : 13,714.25 = 8,746.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,943.65/13,714.25 = 8,746.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,943.65x = 13,714.25 × 8,746.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,943.65x = 119,945,472.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,945,472.48/9,943.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,062.52

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