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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,419.40, 14,129.10 and 9,273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,419.40, 14,129.10 and 9,273.60 is: 13,910.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,419.40 : 14,129.10 = 9,273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,419.40/14,129.10 = 9,273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,419.40x = 14,129.10 × 9,273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,419.40x = 131,027,621.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,027,621.76/9,419.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,910.40

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