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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,282.72, 13,909.68 and 7,330.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,282.72, 13,909.68 and 7,330.08 is: 10,983.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,282.72 : 13,909.68 = 7,330.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,282.72/13,909.68 = 7,330.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,282.72x = 13,909.68 × 7,330.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,282.72x = 101,959,067.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,959,067.17/9,282.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,983.75

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