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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.56, 13,841.98 and 8,034.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.56, 13,841.98 and 8,034.32 is: 12,019.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.56 : 13,841.98 = 8,034.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.56/13,841.98 = 8,034.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.56x = 13,841.98 × 8,034.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.56x = 111,210,896.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,210,896.75/9,252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,019.47

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