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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,330.42, 13,927.37 and 8,223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,330.42, 13,927.37 and 8,223.29 is: 12,274.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,330.42 : 13,927.37 = 8,223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,330.42/13,927.37 = 8,223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,330.42x = 13,927.37 × 8,223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,330.42x = 114,528,761.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,528,761.33/9,330.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,274.77

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