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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,307.60, 13,961.40 and 5,621.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,307.60, 13,961.40 and 5,621.20 is: 8,431.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,307.60 : 13,961.40 = 5,621.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,307.60/13,961.40 = 5,621.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,307.60x = 13,961.40 × 5,621.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,307.60x = 78,479,821.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,479,821.68/9,307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,431.80

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