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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.73, 14,030.21 and 8,313.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.73, 14,030.21 and 8,313.37 is: 12,479.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.73 : 14,030.21 = 8,313.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.73/14,030.21 = 8,313.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.73x = 14,030.21 × 8,313.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.73x = 116,638,312.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,638,312.62/9,346.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,479.06

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