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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.80, 14,050.80 and 8,138.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.80, 14,050.80 and 8,138.40 is: 12,195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.80 : 14,050.80 = 8,138.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.80/14,050.80 = 8,138.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.80x = 14,050.80 × 8,138.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.80x = 114,351,030.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,351,030.72/9,376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,195.10

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