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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,750.08, 14,638.56 and 8,298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,750.08, 14,638.56 and 8,298.56 is: 12,459.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,750.08 : 14,638.56 = 8,298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,750.08/14,638.56 = 8,298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,750.08x = 14,638.56 × 8,298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,750.08x = 121,478,968.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,478,968.47/9,750.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,459.28

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