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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.88, 14,050.20 and 8,072.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.88, 14,050.20 and 8,072.24 is: 12,095.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.88 : 14,050.20 = 8,072.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.88/14,050.20 = 8,072.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.88x = 14,050.20 × 8,072.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.88x = 113,416,586.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,416,586.45/9,376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,095.34

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