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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,231.30, 13,846.86 and 7,373.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,231.30, 13,846.86 and 7,373.70 is: 11,060.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,231.30 : 13,846.86 = 7,373.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,231.30/13,846.86 = 7,373.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,231.30x = 13,846.86 × 7,373.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,231.30x = 102,102,591.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,102,591.58/9,231.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,060.48

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