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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.70, 14,052.83 and 8,383.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.70, 14,052.83 and 8,383.73 is: 12,564.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.70 : 14,052.83 = 8,383.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.70/14,052.83 = 8,383.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.70x = 14,052.83 × 8,383.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.70x = 117,815,020.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,815,020.27/9,376.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,564.66

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