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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,889, 14,820.38 and 8,248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,889, 14,820.38 and 8,248.76 is: 12,362.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,889 : 14,820.38 = 8,248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,889/14,820.38 = 8,248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,889x = 14,820.38 × 8,248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,889x = 122,249,757.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,249,757.73/9,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,362.20

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