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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.72, 14,003.82 and 4,143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.72, 14,003.82 and 4,143.24 is: 6,216.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.72 : 14,003.82 = 4,143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.72/14,003.82 = 4,143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.72x = 14,003.82 × 4,143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.72x = 58,021,187.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,021,187.18/9,333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,216.30

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