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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.83, 14,209.81 and 8,087.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.83, 14,209.81 and 8,087.02 is: 12,141.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.83 : 14,209.81 = 8,087.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.83/14,209.81 = 8,087.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.83x = 14,209.81 × 8,087.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.83x = 114,915,017.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,915,017.67/9,464.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,141.27

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