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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.70, 14,034.63 and 7,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.70, 14,034.63 and 7,277.40 is: 10,901.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.70 : 14,034.63 = 7,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.70/14,034.63 = 7,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.70x = 14,034.63 × 7,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.70x = 102,135,616.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,135,616.36/9,368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,901.79

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