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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.20, 14,139.90 and 8,364.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.20, 14,139.90 and 8,364.24 is: 12,541.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.20 : 14,139.90 = 8,364.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.20/14,139.90 = 8,364.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.20x = 14,139.90 × 8,364.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.20x = 118,269,517.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,269,517.18/9,430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,541.57

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