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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,331.20, 13,996.80 and 4,946.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,331.20, 13,996.80 and 4,946.40 is: 7,419.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,331.20 : 13,996.80 = 4,946.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,331.20/13,996.80 = 4,946.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,331.20x = 13,996.80 × 4,946.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,331.20x = 69,233,771.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,233,771.52/9,331.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,419.60

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