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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.40, 14,060.10 and 8,898.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.40, 14,060.10 and 8,898.20 is: 13,347.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.40 : 14,060.10 = 8,898.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.40/14,060.10 = 8,898.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.40x = 14,060.10 × 8,898.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.40x = 125,109,581.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,109,581.82/9,373.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,347.30

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