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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.09, 14,176.23 and 8,983.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.09, 14,176.23 and 8,983.73 is: 13,473.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.09 : 14,176.23 = 8,983.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.09/14,176.23 = 8,983.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.09x = 14,176.23 × 8,983.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.09x = 127,355,351.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,355,351.86/9,452.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,473.78

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