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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.32, 13,912.72 and 8,045.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.32, 13,912.72 and 8,045.64 is: 12,057.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.32 : 13,912.72 = 8,045.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.32/13,912.72 = 8,045.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.32x = 13,912.72 × 8,045.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.32x = 111,936,736.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,936,736.54/9,283.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,057.83

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