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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,492.84, 14,239.26 and 8,027.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,492.84, 14,239.26 and 8,027.64 is: 12,041.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,492.84 : 14,239.26 = 8,027.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,492.84/14,239.26 = 8,027.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,492.84x = 14,239.26 × 8,027.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,492.84x = 114,307,653.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,307,653.15/9,492.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,041.46

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