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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.74, 14,048.22 and 8,325.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.74, 14,048.22 and 8,325.36 is: 12,497.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.74 : 14,048.22 = 8,325.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.74/14,048.22 = 8,325.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.74x = 14,048.22 × 8,325.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.74x = 116,956,488.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,956,488.86/9,358.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,497.03

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