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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.60, 14,058.90 and 7,901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.60, 14,058.90 and 7,901.60 is: 11,868.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.60 : 14,058.90 = 7,901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.60/14,058.90 = 7,901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.60x = 14,058.90 × 7,901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.60x = 111,087,804.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,087,804.24/9,359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,868.86

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