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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.56, 14,031.36 and 8,862.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.56, 14,031.36 and 8,862.72 is: 13,305.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.56 : 14,031.36 = 8,862.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.56/14,031.36 = 8,862.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.56x = 14,031.36 × 8,862.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.56x = 124,356,014.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,356,014.90/9,346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,305.00

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