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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,351.72, 14,036.04 and 8,363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,351.72, 14,036.04 and 8,363.04 is: 12,552.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,351.72 : 14,036.04 = 8,363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,351.72/14,036.04 = 8,363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,351.72x = 14,036.04 × 8,363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,351.72x = 117,383,963.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,383,963.96/9,351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,552.13

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