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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.70, 13,958.55 and 8,352.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.70, 13,958.55 and 8,352.60 is: 12,492.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.70 : 13,958.55 = 8,352.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.70/13,958.55 = 8,352.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.70x = 13,958.55 × 8,352.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.70x = 116,590,184.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,590,184.73/9,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,492.65

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