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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.62, 14,082.34 and 8,061.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.62, 14,082.34 and 8,061.42 is: 12,110.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.62 : 14,082.34 = 8,061.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.62/14,082.34 = 8,061.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.62x = 14,082.34 × 8,061.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.62x = 113,523,657.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,523,657.32/9,373.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,110.97

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