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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.28, 13,962.72 and 4,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.28, 13,962.72 and 4,114.80 is: 6,174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.28 : 13,962.72 = 4,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.28/13,962.72 = 4,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.28x = 13,962.72 × 4,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.28x = 57,453,800.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,453,800.26/9,305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,174.32

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