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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.40, 14,110.20 and 7,947.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.40, 14,110.20 and 7,947.60 is: 11,909.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.40 : 14,110.20 = 7,947.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.40/14,110.20 = 7,947.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.40x = 14,110.20 × 7,947.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.40x = 112,142,225.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,142,225.52/9,416.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,909.25

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