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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.40, 14,292.90 and 8,443.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.40, 14,292.90 and 8,443.20 is: 12,686.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.40 : 14,292.90 = 8,443.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.40/14,292.90 = 8,443.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.40x = 14,292.90 × 8,443.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.40x = 120,677,813.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,677,813.28/9,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,686.37

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