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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,140.40, 13,694.40 and 7,844.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,140.40, 13,694.40 and 7,844.40 is: 11,752.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,140.40 : 13,694.40 = 7,844.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,140.40/13,694.40 = 7,844.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,140.40x = 13,694.40 × 7,844.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,140.40x = 107,424,351.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,424,351.36/9,140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,752.70

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