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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,343.70, 14,015.55 and 9,278.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,343.70, 14,015.55 and 9,278.90 is: 13,918.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,343.70 : 14,015.55 = 9,278.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,343.70/14,015.55 = 9,278.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,343.70x = 14,015.55 × 9,278.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,343.70x = 130,048,886.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,048,886.90/9,343.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,918.35

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