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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,457.33, 14,198.56 and 8,079.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,457.33, 14,198.56 and 8,079.52 is: 12,130.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,457.33 : 14,198.56 = 8,079.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,457.33/14,198.56 = 8,079.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,457.33x = 14,198.56 × 8,079.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,457.33x = 114,717,549.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,717,549.49/9,457.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,130.01

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