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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.19, 14,042.01 and 8,251.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.19, 14,042.01 and 8,251.62 is: 12,305.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.19 : 14,042.01 = 8,251.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.19/14,042.01 = 8,251.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.19x = 14,042.01 × 8,251.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.19x = 115,869,330.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,869,330.56/9,416.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,305.33

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