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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.59, 13,850.28 and 8,068.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.59, 13,850.28 and 8,068.62 is: 12,092.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.59 : 13,850.28 = 8,068.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.59/13,850.28 = 8,068.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.59x = 13,850.28 × 8,068.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.59x = 111,752,646.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,752,646.21/9,241.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,092.36

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