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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.80, 13,963.20 and 4,118.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.80, 13,963.20 and 4,118.40 is: 6,172.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.80 : 13,963.20 = 4,118.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.80/13,963.20 = 4,118.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.80x = 13,963.20 × 4,118.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.80x = 57,506,042.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,506,042.88/9,316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,172.30

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