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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,242.81, 13,873.56 and 8,195.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,242.81, 13,873.56 and 8,195.33 is: 12,301.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,242.81 : 13,873.56 = 8,195.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,242.81/13,873.56 = 8,195.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,242.81x = 13,873.56 × 8,195.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,242.81x = 113,698,402.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,698,402.47/9,242.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,301.28

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