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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.60, 13,542.90 and 8,337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.60, 13,542.90 and 8,337.40 is: 12,506.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.60 : 13,542.90 = 8,337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.60/13,542.90 = 8,337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.60x = 13,542.90 × 8,337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.60x = 112,912,574.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,912,574.46/9,028.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,506.10

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