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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.48, 13,979.88 and 8,314.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.48, 13,979.88 and 8,314.73 is: 12,435.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.48 : 13,979.88 = 8,314.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.48/13,979.88 = 8,314.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.48x = 13,979.88 × 8,314.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.48x = 116,238,857.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,238,857.73/9,347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,435.32

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