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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.58, 13,895.76 and 6,796.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.58, 13,895.76 and 6,796.58 is: 10,176.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.58 : 13,895.76 = 6,796.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.58/13,895.76 = 6,796.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.58x = 13,895.76 × 6,796.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.58x = 94,443,644.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,443,644.50/9,280.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,176.48

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