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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.24, 13,997.10 and 8,046.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.24, 13,997.10 and 8,046.20 is: 12,072.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.24 : 13,997.10 = 8,046.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.24/13,997.10 = 8,046.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.24x = 13,997.10 × 8,046.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.24x = 112,623,466.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,623,466.02/9,329.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,072.09

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