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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.40, 14,037.60 and 9,139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.40, 14,037.60 and 9,139.70 is: 13,709.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.40 : 14,037.60 = 9,139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.40/14,037.60 = 9,139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.40x = 14,037.60 × 9,139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.40x = 128,299,452.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,299,452.72/9,358.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,709.55

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