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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.31, 13,974.89 and 8,255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.31, 13,974.89 and 8,255.16 is: 12,322.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.31 : 13,974.89 = 8,255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.31/13,974.89 = 8,255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.31x = 13,974.89 × 8,255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.31x = 115,364,911.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,364,911.66/9,362.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,322.27

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