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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,433.20, 14,149.80 and 7,705.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,433.20, 14,149.80 and 7,705.20 is: 11,557.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,433.20 : 14,149.80 = 7,705.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,433.20/14,149.80 = 7,705.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,433.20x = 14,149.80 × 7,705.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,433.20x = 109,027,038.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,027,038.96/9,433.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,557.80

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