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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,398.46, 14,070.28 and 8,145.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,398.46, 14,070.28 and 8,145.26 is: 12,194.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,398.46 : 14,070.28 = 8,145.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,398.46/14,070.28 = 8,145.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,398.46x = 14,070.28 × 8,145.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,398.46x = 114,606,088.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,606,088.87/9,398.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,194.13

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