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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.30, 13,958.12 and 4,372.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.30, 13,958.12 and 4,372.22 is: 6,558.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.30 : 13,958.12 = 4,372.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.30/13,958.12 = 4,372.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.30x = 13,958.12 × 4,372.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.30x = 61,027,912.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,027,912.57/9,305.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,558.41

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