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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.54, 13,832.05 and 8,246.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.54, 13,832.05 and 8,246.22 is: 12,295.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.54 : 13,832.05 = 8,246.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.54/13,832.05 = 8,246.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.54x = 13,832.05 × 8,246.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.54x = 114,062,127.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,062,127.35/9,276.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,295.76

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