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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.26, 14,284.10 and 7,908

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.26, 14,284.10 and 7,908 is: 11,830.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.26 : 14,284.10 = 7,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.26/14,284.10 = 7,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.26x = 14,284.10 × 7,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.26x = 112,958,662.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,958,662.80/9,548.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,830.29

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