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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.74, 13,953.38 and 4,370.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.74, 13,953.38 and 4,370.78 is: 6,559.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.74 : 13,953.38 = 4,370.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.74/13,953.38 = 4,370.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.74x = 13,953.38 × 4,370.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.74x = 60,987,062.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,987,062.62/9,297.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,559.35

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