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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.30, 14,022.45 and 8,983.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.30, 14,022.45 and 8,983.80 is: 13,475.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.30 : 14,022.45 = 8,983.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.30/14,022.45 = 8,983.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.30x = 14,022.45 × 8,983.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.30x = 125,974,886.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,974,886.31/9,348.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,475.70

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