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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,343.28, 14,014.92 and 8,773.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,343.28, 14,014.92 and 8,773.04 is: 13,159.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,343.28 : 14,014.92 = 8,773.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,343.28/14,014.92 = 8,773.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,343.28x = 14,014.92 × 8,773.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,343.28x = 122,953,453.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,953,453.76/9,343.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,159.56

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