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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.92, 13,850.72 and 8,453.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.92, 13,850.72 and 8,453.92 is: 12,615.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.92 : 13,850.72 = 8,453.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.92/13,850.72 = 8,453.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.92x = 13,850.72 × 8,453.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.92x = 117,092,878.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,092,878.82/9,281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,615.16

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