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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,783.40, 14,675.10 and 8,228.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,783.40, 14,675.10 and 8,228.20 is: 12,342.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,783.40 : 14,675.10 = 8,228.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,783.40/14,675.10 = 8,228.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,783.40x = 14,675.10 × 8,228.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,783.40x = 120,749,657.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,749,657.82/9,783.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,342.30

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