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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,491.63, 14,224.93 and 8,253.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,491.63, 14,224.93 and 8,253.14 is: 12,368.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,491.63 : 14,224.93 = 8,253.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,491.63/14,224.93 = 8,253.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,491.63x = 14,224.93 × 8,253.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,491.63x = 117,400,247.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,400,247.02/9,491.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,368.82

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