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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.84, 12,752.35 and 8,248.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.84, 12,752.35 and 8,248.08 is: 11,312.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.84 : 12,752.35 = 8,248.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.84/12,752.35 = 8,248.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.84x = 12,752.35 × 8,248.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.84x = 105,182,402.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,182,402.99/9,297.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,312.56

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