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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,406.40, 14,113.92 and 9,250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,406.40, 14,113.92 and 9,250.88 is: 13,880.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,406.40 : 14,113.92 = 9,250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,406.40/14,113.92 = 9,250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,406.40x = 14,113.92 × 9,250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,406.40x = 130,566,180.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,566,180.25/9,406.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,880.57

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