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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,301.23, 13,957.92 and 8,550.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,301.23, 13,957.92 and 8,550.36 is: 12,831.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,301.23 : 13,957.92 = 8,550.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,301.23/13,957.92 = 8,550.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,301.23x = 13,957.92 × 8,550.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,301.23x = 119,345,240.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,345,240.85/9,301.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,831.12

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