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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.34, 13,901.28 and 8,678.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.34, 13,901.28 and 8,678.48 is: 13,025.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.34 : 13,901.28 = 8,678.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.34/13,901.28 = 8,678.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.34x = 13,901.28 × 8,678.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.34x = 120,641,980.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,641,980.45/9,262.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,025.00

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