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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.90, 14,315.85 and 8,231.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.90, 14,315.85 and 8,231.70 is: 12,347.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.90 : 14,315.85 = 8,231.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.90/14,315.85 = 8,231.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.90x = 14,315.85 × 8,231.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.90x = 117,843,782.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,843,782.45/9,543.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,347.55

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