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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,102.28, 13,670.70 and 7,789

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,102.28, 13,670.70 and 7,789 is: 11,698.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,102.28 : 13,670.70 = 7,789 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,102.28/13,670.70 = 7,789/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,102.28x = 13,670.70 × 7,789
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,102.28x = 106,481,082.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,481,082.30/9,102.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,698.29

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