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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.48, 14,042.28 and 8,511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.48, 14,042.28 and 8,511 is: 12,813.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.48 : 14,042.28 = 8,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.48/14,042.28 = 8,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.48x = 14,042.28 × 8,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.48x = 119,513,845.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,513,845.08/9,327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,813.09

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