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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,351.40, 14,051.40 and 8,282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,351.40, 14,051.40 and 8,282.20 is: 12,444.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,351.40 : 14,051.40 = 8,282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,351.40/14,051.40 = 8,282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,351.40x = 14,051.40 × 8,282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,351.40x = 116,376,505.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,376,505.08/9,351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,444.82

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