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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,502.40, 14,253.60 and 8,481.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,502.40, 14,253.60 and 8,481.80 is: 12,722.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,502.40 : 14,253.60 = 8,481.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,502.40/14,253.60 = 8,481.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,502.40x = 14,253.60 × 8,481.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,502.40x = 120,896,184.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,896,184.48/9,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,722.70

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