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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,504.79, 13,044.22 and 8,750.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,504.79, 13,044.22 and 8,750.28 is: 12,008.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,504.79 : 13,044.22 = 8,750.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,504.79/13,044.22 = 8,750.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,504.79x = 13,044.22 × 8,750.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,504.79x = 114,140,577.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,140,577.38/9,504.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,008.74

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