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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.10, 14,001.84 and 8,329.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.10, 14,001.84 and 8,329.35 is: 12,457.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.10 : 14,001.84 = 8,329.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.10/14,001.84 = 8,329.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.10x = 14,001.84 × 8,329.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.10x = 116,626,226.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,626,226.00/9,362.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,457.27

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