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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,420.80, 14,131.20 and 7,306.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,420.80, 14,131.20 and 7,306.70 is: 10,960.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,420.80 : 14,131.20 = 7,306.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,420.80/14,131.20 = 7,306.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,420.80x = 14,131.20 × 7,306.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,420.80x = 103,252,439.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,252,439.04/9,420.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,960.05

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