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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,508.48, 14,248.08 and 8,050.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,508.48, 14,248.08 and 8,050.48 is: 12,063.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,508.48 : 14,248.08 = 8,050.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,508.48/14,248.08 = 8,050.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,508.48x = 14,248.08 × 8,050.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,508.48x = 114,703,883.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,703,883.08/9,508.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,063.32

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