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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,369.85, 13,986.41 and 8,187.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,369.85, 13,986.41 and 8,187.53 is: 12,221.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,369.85 : 13,986.41 = 8,187.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,369.85/13,986.41 = 8,187.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,369.85x = 13,986.41 × 8,187.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,369.85x = 114,514,081.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,514,081.54/9,369.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,221.56

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