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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,435.40, 14,153.10 and 8,139.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,435.40, 14,153.10 and 8,139.40 is: 12,209.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,435.40 : 14,153.10 = 8,139.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,435.40/14,153.10 = 8,139.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,435.40x = 14,153.10 × 8,139.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,435.40x = 115,197,742.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,197,742.14/9,435.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,209.10

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