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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.38, 13,867.99 and 8,080.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.38, 13,867.99 and 8,080.60 is: 12,110.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.38 : 13,867.99 = 8,080.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.38/13,867.99 = 8,080.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.38x = 13,867.99 × 8,080.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.38x = 112,061,679.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,061,679.99/9,253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,110.35

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