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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.46, 14,012.19 and 8,874.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.46, 14,012.19 and 8,874.30 is: 13,311.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.46 : 14,012.19 = 8,874.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.46/14,012.19 = 8,874.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.46x = 14,012.19 × 8,874.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.46x = 124,348,377.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,348,377.72/9,341.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,311.45

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