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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.98, 14,009.15 and 8,334.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.98, 14,009.15 and 8,334.23 is: 12,464.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.98 : 14,009.15 = 8,334.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.98/14,009.15 = 8,334.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.98x = 14,009.15 × 8,334.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.98x = 116,755,428.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,755,428.99/9,366.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,464.58

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