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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,925.80, 14,888.70 and 9,277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,925.80, 14,888.70 and 9,277.80 is: 13,916.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,925.80 : 14,888.70 = 9,277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,925.80/14,888.70 = 9,277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,925.80x = 14,888.70 × 9,277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,925.80x = 138,134,380.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,134,380.86/9,925.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,916.70

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