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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,502.48, 14,180.48 and 8,350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,502.48, 14,180.48 and 8,350.72 is: 12,461.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,502.48 : 14,180.48 = 8,350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,502.48/14,180.48 = 8,350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,502.48x = 14,180.48 × 8,350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,502.48x = 118,417,217.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,417,217.95/9,502.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,461.72

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