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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.40, 13,991.10 and 8,306.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.40, 13,991.10 and 8,306.80 is: 12,460.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.40 : 13,991.10 = 8,306.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.40/13,991.10 = 8,306.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.40x = 13,991.10 × 8,306.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.40x = 116,221,269.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,221,269.48/9,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,460.20

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