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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.80, 14,036.70 and 8,337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.80, 14,036.70 and 8,337.20 is: 12,505.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.80 : 14,036.70 = 8,337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.80/14,036.70 = 8,337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.80x = 14,036.70 × 8,337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.80x = 117,026,775.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,026,775.24/9,357.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,505.80

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