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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.90, 14,225.08 and 8,228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.90, 14,225.08 and 8,228.02 is: 12,391.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.90 : 14,225.08 = 8,228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.90/14,225.08 = 8,228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.90x = 14,225.08 × 8,228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.90x = 117,044,242.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,044,242.74/9,445.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,391.01

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