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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.55, 13,901.49 and 7,728.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.55, 13,901.49 and 7,728.48 is: 11,579.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.55 : 13,901.49 = 7,728.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.55/13,901.49 = 7,728.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.55x = 13,901.49 × 7,728.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.55x = 107,437,387.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,437,387.44/9,278.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,579.11

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