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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,519.58, 14,211.23 and 8,274.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,519.58, 14,211.23 and 8,274.35 is: 12,352.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,519.58 : 14,211.23 = 8,274.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,519.58/14,211.23 = 8,274.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,519.58x = 14,211.23 × 8,274.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,519.58x = 117,588,685.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,588,685.11/9,519.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,352.30

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