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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,389.92, 14,053.44 and 9,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,389.92, 14,053.44 and 9,265.60 is: 13,867.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,389.92 : 14,053.44 = 9,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,389.92/14,053.44 = 9,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,389.92x = 14,053.44 × 9,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,389.92x = 130,213,553.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,213,553.66/9,389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,867.38

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