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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.08, 14,003.23 and 8,496.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.08, 14,003.23 and 8,496.80 is: 12,690.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.08 : 14,003.23 = 8,496.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.08/14,003.23 = 8,496.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.08x = 14,003.23 × 8,496.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.08x = 118,982,644.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,982,644.66/9,376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,690.02

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