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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.55, 13,948.45 and 8,237.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.55, 13,948.45 and 8,237.37 is: 12,295.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.55 : 13,948.45 = 8,237.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.55/13,948.45 = 8,237.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.55x = 13,948.45 × 8,237.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.55x = 114,898,473.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,898,473.83/9,344.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,295.78

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