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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.20, 14,056.80 and 4,705.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.20, 14,056.80 and 4,705.60 is: 7,058.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.20 : 14,056.80 = 4,705.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.20/14,056.80 = 4,705.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.20x = 14,056.80 × 4,705.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.20x = 66,145,678.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,145,678.08/9,371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,058.40

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