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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,458.40, 14,187.60 and 8,306.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,458.40, 14,187.60 and 8,306.40 is: 12,459.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,458.40 : 14,187.60 = 8,306.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,458.40/14,187.60 = 8,306.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,458.40x = 14,187.60 × 8,306.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,458.40x = 117,847,880.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,847,880.64/9,458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,459.60

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