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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,562.93, 14,344.43 and 8,331.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,562.93, 14,344.43 and 8,331.26 is: 12,496.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,562.93 : 14,344.43 = 8,331.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,562.93/14,344.43 = 8,331.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,562.93x = 14,344.43 × 8,331.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,562.93x = 119,507,062.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,507,062.50/9,562.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,496.91

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