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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,864.08, 14,805.96 and 8,036.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,864.08, 14,805.96 and 8,036.72 is: 12,063.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,864.08 : 14,805.96 = 8,036.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,864.08/14,805.96 = 8,036.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,864.08x = 14,805.96 × 8,036.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,864.08x = 118,991,354.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,991,354.85/9,864.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,063.10

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