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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.74, 14,036.22 and 8,317.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.74, 14,036.22 and 8,317.36 is: 12,485.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.74 : 14,036.22 = 8,317.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.74/14,036.22 = 8,317.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.74x = 14,036.22 × 8,317.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.74x = 116,744,294.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,744,294.78/9,350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,485.03

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