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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,361.40, 14,051.20 and 7,303.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,361.40, 14,051.20 and 7,303.80 is: 10,962.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,361.40 : 14,051.20 = 7,303.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,361.40/14,051.20 = 7,303.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,361.40x = 14,051.20 × 7,303.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,361.40x = 102,627,154.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,627,154.56/9,361.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,962.80

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