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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,673.31, 14,485.46 and 8,109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,673.31, 14,485.46 and 8,109.20 is: 12,143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,673.31 : 14,485.46 = 8,109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,673.31/14,485.46 = 8,109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,673.31x = 14,485.46 × 8,109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,673.31x = 117,465,379.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,465,379.26/9,673.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,143.25

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