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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,114.40, 13,671.60 and 7,962.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,114.40, 13,671.60 and 7,962.40 is: 11,943.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,114.40 : 13,671.60 = 7,962.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,114.40/13,671.60 = 7,962.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,114.40x = 13,671.60 × 7,962.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,114.40x = 108,858,747.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,858,747.84/9,114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,943.60

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