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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,814.32, 14,723.92 and 8,062.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,814.32, 14,723.92 and 8,062.30 is: 12,095.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,814.32 : 14,723.92 = 8,062.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,814.32/14,723.92 = 8,062.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,814.32x = 14,723.92 × 8,062.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,814.32x = 118,708,660.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,708,660.22/9,814.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,095.45

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