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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.88, 14,002.92 and 8,330.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.88, 14,002.92 and 8,330.10 is: 12,458.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.88 : 14,002.92 = 8,330.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.88/14,002.92 = 8,330.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.88x = 14,002.92 × 8,330.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.88x = 116,645,723.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,645,723.89/9,362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,458.32

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