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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,467.81, 14,183.97 and 8,492.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,467.81, 14,183.97 and 8,492.98 is: 12,723.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,467.81 : 14,183.97 = 8,492.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,467.81/14,183.97 = 8,492.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,467.81x = 14,183.97 × 8,492.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,467.81x = 120,464,173.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,464,173.53/9,467.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,723.55

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