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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.94, 14,021.54 and 8,285.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.94, 14,021.54 and 8,285.07 is: 12,423.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.94 : 14,021.54 = 8,285.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.94/14,021.54 = 8,285.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.94x = 14,021.54 × 8,285.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.94x = 116,169,497.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,169,497.87/9,350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,423.29

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