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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,391.60, 14,087.40 and 9,305.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,391.60, 14,087.40 and 9,305.20 is: 13,957.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391.60 : 14,087.40 = 9,305.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391.60/14,087.40 = 9,305.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391.60x = 14,087.40 × 9,305.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391.60x = 131,086,074.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,086,074.48/9,391.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,957.80

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