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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,426.94, 14,162.42 and 8,894.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,426.94, 14,162.42 and 8,894.94 is: 13,363.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,426.94 : 14,162.42 = 8,894.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,426.94/14,162.42 = 8,894.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,426.94x = 14,162.42 × 8,894.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,426.94x = 125,973,876.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,973,876.15/9,426.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,363.18

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