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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,381.80, 14,060.55 and 8,336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,381.80, 14,060.55 and 8,336.90 is: 12,494.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,381.80 : 14,060.55 = 8,336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,381.80/14,060.55 = 8,336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,381.80x = 14,060.55 × 8,336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,381.80x = 117,221,399.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,221,399.30/9,381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,494.55

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