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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,497.70, 14,246.55 and 8,088.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,497.70, 14,246.55 and 8,088.30 is: 12,132.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,497.70 : 14,246.55 = 8,088.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,497.70/14,246.55 = 8,088.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,497.70x = 14,246.55 × 8,088.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,497.70x = 115,230,370.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,230,370.37/9,497.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,132.45

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