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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,493.84, 14,240.76 and 8,028.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,493.84, 14,240.76 and 8,028.64 is: 12,042.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,493.84 : 14,240.76 = 8,028.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,493.84/14,240.76 = 8,028.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,493.84x = 14,240.76 × 8,028.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,493.84x = 114,333,935.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,333,935.37/9,493.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,042.96

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