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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.84, 12,749.60 and 8,246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.84, 12,749.60 and 8,246.08 is: 11,309.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.84 : 12,749.60 = 8,246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.84/12,749.60 = 8,246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.84x = 12,749.60 × 8,246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.84x = 105,134,221.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,134,221.57/9,295.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,309.81

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