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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.83, 14,157.74 and 8,352.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.83, 14,157.74 and 8,352.33 is: 12,518.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.83 : 14,157.74 = 8,352.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.83/14,157.74 = 8,352.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.83x = 14,157.74 × 8,352.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.83x = 118,250,074.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,250,074.77/9,445.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,518.76

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