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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.10, 13,881.15 and 8,452.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.10, 13,881.15 and 8,452.20 is: 12,678.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.10 : 13,881.15 = 8,452.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.10/13,881.15 = 8,452.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.10x = 13,881.15 × 8,452.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.10x = 117,326,256.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,326,256.03/9,254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,678.30

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