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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.02, 14,126.71 and 8,446.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.02, 14,126.71 and 8,446.38 is: 12,585.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.02 : 14,126.71 = 8,446.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.02/14,126.71 = 8,446.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.02x = 14,126.71 × 8,446.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.02x = 119,319,560.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,319,560.81/9,481.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,585.10

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