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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.15, 13,878.55 and 7,713.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.15, 13,878.55 and 7,713.12 is: 11,556.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.15 : 13,878.55 = 7,713.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.15/13,878.55 = 7,713.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.15x = 13,878.55 × 7,713.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.15x = 107,046,921.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,046,921.58/9,263.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,556.21

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