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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,343.60, 14,015.40 and 8,268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,343.60, 14,015.40 and 8,268.40 is: 12,402.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,343.60 : 14,015.40 = 8,268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,343.60/14,015.40 = 8,268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,343.60x = 14,015.40 × 8,268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,343.60x = 115,884,933.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,884,933.36/9,343.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,402.60

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