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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,234.42, 13,901.55 and 8,430.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,234.42, 13,901.55 and 8,430.90 is: 12,691.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,234.42 : 13,901.55 = 8,430.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,234.42/13,901.55 = 8,430.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,234.42x = 13,901.55 × 8,430.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,234.42x = 117,202,577.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,202,577.90/9,234.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,691.93

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