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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.72, 14,004.68 and 4,950.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.72, 14,004.68 and 4,950.09 is: 7,427.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.72 : 14,004.68 = 4,950.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.72/14,004.68 = 4,950.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.72x = 14,004.68 × 4,950.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.72x = 69,324,401.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,324,401.67/9,333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,427.31

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