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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.78, 13,921.26 and 7,429.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.78, 13,921.26 and 7,429.48 is: 11,144.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.78 : 13,921.26 = 7,429.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.78/13,921.26 = 7,429.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.78x = 13,921.26 × 7,429.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.78x = 103,427,722.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,427,722.74/9,280.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,144.29

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