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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.08, 13,933.50 and 7,973.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.08, 13,933.50 and 7,973.20 is: 11,970.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.08 : 13,933.50 = 7,973.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.08/13,933.50 = 7,973.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.08x = 13,933.50 × 7,973.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.08x = 111,094,614.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,094,614.57/9,281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,970.01

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