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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,403.35, 14,127.06 and 8,871.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,403.35, 14,127.06 and 8,871.37 is: 13,327.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,403.35 : 14,127.06 = 8,871.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,403.35/14,127.06 = 8,871.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,403.35x = 14,127.06 × 8,871.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,403.35x = 125,326,432.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,326,432.53/9,403.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,327.85

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