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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,369.98, 14,013.63 and 8,337.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,369.98, 14,013.63 and 8,337.23 is: 12,469.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,369.98 : 14,013.63 = 8,337.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,369.98/14,013.63 = 8,337.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,369.98x = 14,013.63 × 8,337.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,369.98x = 116,834,856.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,834,856.44/9,369.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,469.06

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