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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.49, 13,960.27 and 8,511.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.49, 13,960.27 and 8,511.33 is: 12,731.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.49 : 13,960.27 = 8,511.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.49/13,960.27 = 8,511.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.49x = 13,960.27 × 8,511.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.49x = 118,820,464.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,820,464.86/9,332.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,731.91

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