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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.70, 14,059.05 and 8,449.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.70, 14,059.05 and 8,449.30 is: 12,673.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.70 : 14,059.05 = 8,449.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.70/14,059.05 = 8,449.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.70x = 14,059.05 × 8,449.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.70x = 118,789,131.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,789,131.17/9,372.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,673.95

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