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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.88, 14,277.28 and 9,267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.88, 14,277.28 and 9,267.68 is: 13,810.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.88 : 14,277.28 = 9,267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.88/14,277.28 = 9,267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.88x = 14,277.28 × 9,267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.88x = 132,317,262.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,317,262.31/9,580.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,810.55

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