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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,328.20, 13,999.95 and 9,255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,328.20, 13,999.95 and 9,255.30 is: 13,890.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,328.20 : 13,999.95 = 9,255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,328.20/13,999.95 = 9,255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,328.20x = 13,999.95 × 9,255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,328.20x = 129,573,737.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,573,737.24/9,328.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,890.54

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