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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,300.48, 12,806.58 and 8,039.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,300.48, 12,806.58 and 8,039.28 is: 11,069.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,300.48 : 12,806.58 = 8,039.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,300.48/12,806.58 = 8,039.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,300.48x = 12,806.58 × 8,039.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,300.48x = 102,955,682.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,955,682.46/9,300.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,069.93

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