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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.84, 14,027.96 and 8,187.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.84, 14,027.96 and 8,187.05 is: 12,270.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.84 : 14,027.96 = 8,187.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.84/14,027.96 = 8,187.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.84x = 14,027.96 × 8,187.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.84x = 114,847,560.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,847,560.25/9,359.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,270.25

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