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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.08, 14,096.38 and 8,248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.08, 14,096.38 and 8,248.36 is: 12,348.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.08 : 14,096.38 = 8,248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.08/14,096.38 = 8,248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.08x = 14,096.38 × 8,248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.08x = 116,272,016.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,272,016.94/9,416.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,348.24

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