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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,292.80, 14,007.52 and 8,757.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,292.80, 14,007.52 and 8,757.44 is: 13,200.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,292.80 : 14,007.52 = 8,757.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,292.80/14,007.52 = 8,757.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,292.80x = 14,007.52 × 8,757.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,292.80x = 122,670,015.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,670,015.95/9,292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,200.54

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