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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.32, 13,920.89 and 8,348.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.32, 13,920.89 and 8,348.68 is: 12,457.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.32 : 13,920.89 = 8,348.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.32/13,920.89 = 8,348.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.32x = 13,920.89 × 8,348.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.32x = 116,221,055.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,221,055.93/9,329.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,457.61

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