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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,460.70, 14,191.05 and 8,051.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,460.70, 14,191.05 and 8,051.30 is: 12,076.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,460.70 : 14,191.05 = 8,051.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,460.70/14,191.05 = 8,051.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,460.70x = 14,191.05 × 8,051.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,460.70x = 114,256,400.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,256,400.87/9,460.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,076.95

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