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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.92, 13,786.62 and 8,069.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.92, 13,786.62 and 8,069.52 is: 12,045.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.92 : 13,786.62 = 8,069.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.92/13,786.62 = 8,069.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.92x = 13,786.62 × 8,069.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.92x = 111,251,405.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,251,405.82/9,235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,045.51

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