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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.41, 13,951.43 and 4,372.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.41, 13,951.43 and 4,372.31 is: 6,555.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.41 : 13,951.43 = 4,372.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.41/13,951.43 = 4,372.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.41x = 13,951.43 × 4,372.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.41x = 60,999,976.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,999,976.90/9,305.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,555.32

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