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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.55, 13,932.71 and 7,972.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.55, 13,932.71 and 7,972.67 is: 11,969.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.55 : 13,932.71 = 7,972.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.55/13,932.71 = 7,972.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.55x = 13,932.71 × 7,972.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.55x = 111,080,899.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,080,899.04/9,280.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,969.22

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