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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.46, 14,068.78 and 8,144.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.46, 14,068.78 and 8,144.26 is: 12,192.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.46 : 14,068.78 = 8,144.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.46/14,068.78 = 8,144.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.46x = 14,068.78 × 8,144.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.46x = 114,579,802.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,579,802.20/9,397.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,192.64

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