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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,312.72, 13,962.32 and 4,379.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,312.72, 13,962.32 and 4,379.84 is: 6,566.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,312.72 : 13,962.32 = 4,379.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,312.72/13,962.32 = 4,379.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,312.72x = 13,962.32 × 4,379.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,312.72x = 61,152,727.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,152,727.63/9,312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,566.58

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