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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548, 14,252.24 and 8,844.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548, 14,252.24 and 8,844.52 is: 13,202.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548 : 14,252.24 = 8,844.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548/14,252.24 = 8,844.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548x = 14,252.24 × 8,844.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548x = 126,054,221.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,054,221.72/9,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,202.16

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