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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.03, 14,031.05 and 8,783.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.03, 14,031.05 and 8,783.79 is: 13,175.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.03 : 14,031.05 = 8,783.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.03/14,031.05 = 8,783.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.03x = 14,031.05 × 8,783.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.03x = 123,245,752.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,245,752.76/9,354.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,175.69

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