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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.70, 13,804.88 and 8,266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.70, 13,804.88 and 8,266.52 is: 12,336.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.70 : 13,804.88 = 8,266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.70/13,804.88 = 8,266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.70x = 13,804.88 × 8,266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.70x = 114,118,316.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,118,316.62/9,250.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,336.18

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