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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.20, 14,034.30 and 8,492.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.20, 14,034.30 and 8,492.20 is: 12,738.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.20 : 14,034.30 = 8,492.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.20/14,034.30 = 8,492.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.20x = 14,034.30 × 8,492.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.20x = 119,182,082.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,182,082.46/9,356.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,738.30

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