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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.60, 13,551.90 and 8,343.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.60, 13,551.90 and 8,343.40 is: 12,515.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.60 : 13,551.90 = 8,343.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.60/13,551.90 = 8,343.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.60x = 13,551.90 × 8,343.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.60x = 113,068,922.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,068,922.46/9,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,515.10

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