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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.18, 14,220.98 and 8,225.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.18, 14,220.98 and 8,225.30 is: 12,386.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.18 : 14,220.98 = 8,225.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.18/14,220.98 = 8,225.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.18x = 14,220.98 × 8,225.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.18x = 116,971,826.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,971,826.79/9,443.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,386.91

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