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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.20, 14,027.10 and 9,159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.20, 14,027.10 and 9,159.40 is: 13,767.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.20 : 14,027.10 = 9,159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.20/14,027.10 = 9,159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.20x = 14,027.10 × 9,159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.20x = 128,479,819.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,479,819.74/9,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,767.37

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