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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.40, 13,908.60 and 7,085.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.40, 13,908.60 and 7,085.40 is: 10,628.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.40 : 13,908.60 = 7,085.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.40/13,908.60 = 7,085.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.40x = 13,908.60 × 7,085.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.40x = 98,547,994.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,547,994.44/9,272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,628.10

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