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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,388.60, 14,082.90 and 9,302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,388.60, 14,082.90 and 9,302.20 is: 13,953.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,388.60 : 14,082.90 = 9,302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,388.60/14,082.90 = 9,302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,388.60x = 14,082.90 × 9,302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,388.60x = 131,001,952.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,001,952.38/9,388.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,953.30

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