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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.58, 13,927.65 and 7,391.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.58, 13,927.65 and 7,391.74 is: 11,115.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.58 : 13,927.65 = 7,391.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.58/13,927.65 = 7,391.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.58x = 13,927.65 × 7,391.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.58x = 102,949,567.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,949,567.61/9,261.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,115.77

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