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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.30, 13,930.16 and 8,225.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.30, 13,930.16 and 8,225.17 is: 12,277.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.30 : 13,930.16 = 8,225.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.30/13,930.16 = 8,225.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.30x = 13,930.16 × 8,225.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.30x = 114,577,934.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,577,934.13/9,332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,277.57

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