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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.04, 13,979.29 and 4,637.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.04, 13,979.29 and 4,637.85 is: 6,947.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.04 : 13,979.29 = 4,637.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.04/13,979.29 = 4,637.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.04x = 13,979.29 × 4,637.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.04x = 64,833,850.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,833,850.13/9,332.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,947.45

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