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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.80, 13,905.18 and 5,120.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.80, 13,905.18 and 5,120.74 is: 7,673.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.80 : 13,905.18 = 5,120.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.80/13,905.18 = 5,120.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.80x = 13,905.18 × 5,120.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.80x = 71,204,811.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,204,811.43/9,278.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,673.92

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