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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.20, 13,542.30 and 8,315.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.20, 13,542.30 and 8,315.40 is: 12,473.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.20 : 13,542.30 = 8,315.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.20/13,542.30 = 8,315.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.20x = 13,542.30 × 8,315.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.20x = 112,609,641.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,609,641.42/9,028.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,473.10

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