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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.48, 12,803.82 and 8,037.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.48, 12,803.82 and 8,037.28 is: 11,067.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.48 : 12,803.82 = 8,037.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.48/12,803.82 = 8,037.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.48x = 12,803.82 × 8,037.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.48x = 102,907,886.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,907,886.41/9,298.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,067.17

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