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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.08, 13,972.68 and 4,695.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.08, 13,972.68 and 4,695.36 is: 7,037.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.08 : 13,972.68 = 4,695.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.08/13,972.68 = 4,695.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.08x = 13,972.68 × 4,695.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.08x = 65,606,762.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,606,762.76/9,322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,037.78

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