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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,518.58, 14,209.74 and 8,273.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,518.58, 14,209.74 and 8,273.35 is: 12,350.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,518.58 : 14,209.74 = 8,273.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,518.58/14,209.74 = 8,273.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,518.58x = 14,209.74 × 8,273.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,518.58x = 117,562,146.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,562,146.59/9,518.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,350.81

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