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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.93, 14,104.55 and 8,241.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.93, 14,104.55 and 8,241.59 is: 12,317.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.93 : 14,104.55 = 8,241.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.93/14,104.55 = 8,241.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.93x = 14,104.55 × 8,241.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.93x = 116,243,974.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,243,974.10/9,436.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,317.99

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