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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.43, 13,994.08 and 4,071.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.43, 13,994.08 and 4,071.88 is: 6,105.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.43 : 13,994.08 = 4,071.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.43/13,994.08 = 4,071.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.43x = 13,994.08 × 4,071.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.43x = 56,982,221.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,982,221.78/9,332.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,105.83

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