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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.40, 14,052.70 and 7,304.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.40, 14,052.70 and 7,304.80 is: 10,964.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.40 : 14,052.70 = 7,304.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.40/14,052.70 = 7,304.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.40x = 14,052.70 × 7,304.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.40x = 102,652,162.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,652,162.96/9,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,964.30

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