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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,309.04, 13,952.18 and 4,372.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,309.04, 13,952.18 and 4,372.08 is: 6,552.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,309.04 : 13,952.18 = 4,372.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,309.04/13,952.18 = 4,372.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,309.04x = 13,952.18 × 4,372.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,309.04x = 61,000,047.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,000,047.13/9,309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,552.78

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