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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.80, 14,089.20 and 7,278.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.80, 14,089.20 and 7,278.70 is: 10,918.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.80 : 14,089.20 = 7,278.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.80/14,089.20 = 7,278.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.80x = 14,089.20 × 7,278.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.80x = 102,551,060.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,551,060.04/9,392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,918.05

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