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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.88, 14,051.70 and 8,073.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.88, 14,051.70 and 8,073.24 is: 12,096.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.88 : 14,051.70 = 8,073.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.88/14,051.70 = 8,073.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.88x = 14,051.70 × 8,073.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.88x = 113,442,746.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,442,746.51/9,377.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,096.84

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