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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.80, 14,051.40 and 9,065.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.80, 14,051.40 and 9,065.20 is: 13,613.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.80 : 14,051.40 = 9,065.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.80/14,051.40 = 9,065.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.80x = 14,051.40 × 9,065.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.80x = 127,378,751.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,378,751.28/9,356.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,613.50

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