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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.41, 13,830.39 and 8,245.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.41, 13,830.39 and 8,245.09 is: 12,294.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.41 : 13,830.39 = 8,245.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.41/13,830.39 = 8,245.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.41x = 13,830.39 × 8,245.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.41x = 114,032,810.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,032,810.29/9,275.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,294.10

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