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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.41, 13,828.90 and 8,244.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.41, 13,828.90 and 8,244.09 is: 12,292.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.41 : 13,828.90 = 8,244.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.41/13,828.90 = 8,244.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.41x = 13,828.90 × 8,244.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.41x = 114,006,654.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,006,654.98/9,274.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,292.60

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