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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,407.40, 14,111.10 and 9,261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,407.40, 14,111.10 and 9,261.60 is: 13,892.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,407.40 : 14,111.10 = 9,261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,407.40/14,111.10 = 9,261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,407.40x = 14,111.10 × 9,261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,407.40x = 130,691,363.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,691,363.76/9,407.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,892.40

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