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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,365.40, 14,048.10 and 7,178.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,365.40, 14,048.10 and 7,178.40 is: 10,767.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,365.40 : 14,048.10 = 7,178.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,365.40/14,048.10 = 7,178.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,365.40x = 14,048.10 × 7,178.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,365.40x = 100,842,881.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,842,881.04/9,365.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,767.60

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