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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.23, 14,009.96 and 8,299.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.23, 14,009.96 and 8,299.87 is: 12,458.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.23 : 14,009.96 = 8,299.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.23/14,009.96 = 8,299.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.23x = 14,009.96 × 8,299.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.23x = 116,280,832.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,280,832.43/9,333.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,458.81

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