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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.40, 14,141.10 and 8,952.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.40, 14,141.10 and 8,952.20 is: 13,428.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.40 : 14,141.10 = 8,952.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.40/14,141.10 = 8,952.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.40x = 14,141.10 × 8,952.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.40x = 126,593,955.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,593,955.42/9,427.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,428.30

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