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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.10, 14,074.65 and 9,237.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.10, 14,074.65 and 9,237.30 is: 13,855.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.10 : 14,074.65 = 9,237.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.10/14,074.65 = 9,237.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.10x = 14,074.65 × 9,237.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.10x = 130,011,764.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,011,764.45/9,383.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,855.95

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