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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.60, 13,892.40 and 9,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.60, 13,892.40 and 9,175.20 is: 13,762.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.60 : 13,892.40 = 9,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.60/13,892.40 = 9,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.60x = 13,892.40 × 9,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.60x = 127,465,548.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,465,548.48/9,261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,762.80

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