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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.27, 13,897.74 and 8,035.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.27, 13,897.74 and 8,035.59 is: 12,042.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.27 : 13,897.74 = 8,035.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.27/13,897.74 = 8,035.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.27x = 13,897.74 × 8,035.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.27x = 111,676,540.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,676,540.57/9,273.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,042.84

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