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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.74, 14,043.72 and 8,322.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.74, 14,043.72 and 8,322.36 is: 12,492.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.74 : 14,043.72 = 8,322.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.74/14,043.72 = 8,322.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.74x = 14,043.72 × 8,322.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.74x = 116,876,893.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,876,893.58/9,355.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,492.53

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