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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.94, 14,096.81 and 8,143.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.94, 14,096.81 and 8,143.07 is: 12,262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.94 : 14,096.81 = 8,143.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.94/14,096.81 = 8,143.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.94x = 14,096.81 × 8,143.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.94x = 114,791,310.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,791,310.61/9,360.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,262.80

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