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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,425.16, 14,100.48 and 8,317.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,425.16, 14,100.48 and 8,317.08 is: 12,442.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,425.16 : 14,100.48 = 8,317.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,425.16/14,100.48 = 8,317.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,425.16x = 14,100.48 × 8,317.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,425.16x = 117,274,820.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,274,820.20/9,425.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,442.74

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