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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.73, 14,041.15 and 8,510.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.73, 14,041.15 and 8,510.25 is: 12,811.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.73 : 14,041.15 = 8,510.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.73/14,041.15 = 8,510.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.73x = 14,041.15 × 8,510.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.73x = 119,493,626.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,493,626.58/9,326.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,811.96

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