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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.60, 14,042.40 and 7,890.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.60, 14,042.40 and 7,890.60 is: 11,852.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.60 : 14,042.40 = 7,890.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.60/14,042.40 = 7,890.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.60x = 14,042.40 × 7,890.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.60x = 110,802,961.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,802,961.44/9,348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,852.36

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