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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.72, 13,997.98 and 7,949.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.72, 13,997.98 and 7,949.36 is: 11,911.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.72 : 13,997.98 = 7,949.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.72/13,997.98 = 7,949.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.72x = 13,997.98 × 7,949.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.72x = 111,274,982.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,274,982.29/9,341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,911.62

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