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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,520.80, 13,111.68 and 9,317.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,520.80, 13,111.68 and 9,317.28 is: 12,831.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,520.80 : 13,111.68 = 9,317.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,520.80/13,111.68 = 9,317.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,520.80x = 13,111.68 × 9,317.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,520.80x = 122,165,193.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,165,193.83/9,520.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,831.40

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