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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,120, 13,670.65 and 6,924.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,120, 13,670.65 and 6,924.08 is: 10,379.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,120 : 13,670.65 = 6,924.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,120/13,670.65 = 6,924.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,120x = 13,670.65 × 6,924.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,120x = 94,656,674.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,656,674.25/9,120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,379.02

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