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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.20, 13,908.60 and 4,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.20, 13,908.60 and 4,006.20 is: 6,010.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.20 : 13,908.60 = 4,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.20/13,908.60 = 4,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.20x = 13,908.60 × 4,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.20x = 55,720,633.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,720,633.32/9,271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,010.08

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