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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,538.88, 14,309.28 and 8,305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,538.88, 14,309.28 and 8,305.28 is: 12,458.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,538.88 : 14,309.28 = 8,305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,538.88/14,309.28 = 8,305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,538.88x = 14,309.28 × 8,305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,538.88x = 118,842,577.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,842,577.00/9,538.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,458.76

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