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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.74, 13,871.90 and 7,708.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.74, 13,871.90 and 7,708.70 is: 11,549.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.74 : 13,871.90 = 7,708.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.74/13,871.90 = 7,708.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.74x = 13,871.90 × 7,708.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.74x = 106,934,246.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,934,246.17/9,258.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,549.55

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