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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.09, 14,174.73 and 8,982.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.09, 14,174.73 and 8,982.73 is: 13,472.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.09 : 14,174.73 = 8,982.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.09/14,174.73 = 8,982.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.09x = 14,174.73 × 8,982.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.09x = 127,327,772.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,327,772.41/9,451.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,472.28

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