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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.36, 13,868.97 and 8,063.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.36, 13,868.97 and 8,063.38 is: 12,097.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.36 : 13,868.97 = 8,063.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.36/13,868.97 = 8,063.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.36x = 13,868.97 × 8,063.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.36x = 111,830,775.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,830,775.32/9,244.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,097.19

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