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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.40, 14,031.84 and 8,189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.40, 14,031.84 and 8,189.64 is: 12,274.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.40 : 14,031.84 = 8,189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.40/14,031.84 = 8,189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.40x = 14,031.84 × 8,189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.40x = 114,915,718.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,915,718.14/9,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,274.17

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