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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,520.08, 14,211.97 and 8,274.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,520.08, 14,211.97 and 8,274.86 is: 12,353.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,520.08 : 14,211.97 = 8,274.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,520.08/14,211.97 = 8,274.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,520.08x = 14,211.97 × 8,274.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,520.08x = 117,602,062.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,602,062.07/9,520.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,353.05

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