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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.79, 13,917.06 and 8,023.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.79, 13,917.06 and 8,023.23 is: 12,046.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.79 : 13,917.06 = 8,023.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.79/13,917.06 = 8,023.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.79x = 13,917.06 × 8,023.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.79x = 111,659,773.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,659,773.30/9,268.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,046.86

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