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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.78, 13,901.67 and 4,073.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.78, 13,901.67 and 4,073.28 is: 6,109.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.78 : 13,901.67 = 4,073.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.78/13,901.67 = 4,073.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.78x = 13,901.67 × 4,073.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.78x = 56,625,394.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,625,394.38/9,267.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,109.92

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