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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.60, 13,999.59 and 8,327.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.60, 13,999.59 and 8,327.85 is: 12,455.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.60 : 13,999.59 = 8,327.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.60/13,999.59 = 8,327.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.60x = 13,999.59 × 8,327.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.60x = 116,586,485.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,586,485.58/9,360.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,455.02

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