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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,206.10, 13,794.30 and 8,331.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,206.10, 13,794.30 and 8,331.30 is: 12,483.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,206.10 : 13,794.30 = 8,331.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,206.10/13,794.30 = 8,331.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,206.10x = 13,794.30 × 8,331.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,206.10x = 114,924,451.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,924,451.59/9,206.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,483.51

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