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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.40, 13,997.70 and 7,872.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.40, 13,997.70 and 7,872.60 is: 11,796.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.40 : 13,997.70 = 7,872.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.40/13,997.70 = 7,872.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.40x = 13,997.70 × 7,872.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.40x = 110,198,293.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,198,293.02/9,341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,796.76

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