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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,307.20, 13,960.80 and 3,763.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,307.20, 13,960.80 and 3,763.20 is: 5,644.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,307.20 : 13,960.80 = 3,763.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,307.20/13,960.80 = 3,763.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,307.20x = 13,960.80 × 3,763.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,307.20x = 52,537,282.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,537,282.56/9,307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,644.80

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