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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.55, 14,954.10 and 8,314.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.55, 14,954.10 and 8,314.30 is: 12,490.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.55 : 14,954.10 = 8,314.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.55/14,954.10 = 8,314.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.55x = 14,954.10 × 8,314.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.55x = 124,332,873.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,332,873.63/9,954.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,490.05

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