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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.20, 14,016.30 and 9,279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.20, 14,016.30 and 9,279.40 is: 13,919.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.20 : 14,016.30 = 9,279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.20/14,016.30 = 9,279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.20x = 14,016.30 × 9,279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.20x = 130,062,854.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,062,854.22/9,344.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,919.10

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