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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.72, 14,138.04 and 9,113.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.72, 14,138.04 and 9,113.72 is: 13,675.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.72 : 14,138.04 = 9,113.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.72/14,138.04 = 9,113.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.72x = 14,138.04 × 9,113.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.72x = 128,850,101.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,850,101.40/9,421.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,675.86

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