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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,432.68, 14,079.85 and 8,325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,432.68, 14,079.85 and 8,325.68 is: 12,427.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,432.68 : 14,079.85 = 8,325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,432.68/14,079.85 = 8,325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,432.68x = 14,079.85 × 8,325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,432.68x = 117,224,325.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,224,325.55/9,432.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,427.47

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