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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,547.35, 14,251.26 and 8,843.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,547.35, 14,251.26 and 8,843.87 is: 13,201.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,547.35 : 14,251.26 = 8,843.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,547.35/14,251.26 = 8,843.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,547.35x = 14,251.26 × 8,843.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,547.35x = 126,036,219.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,036,219.52/9,547.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,201.17

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