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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336.74, 14,009.18 and 4,953.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336.74, 14,009.18 and 4,953.11 is: 7,431.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336.74 : 14,009.18 = 4,953.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336.74/14,009.18 = 4,953.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336.74x = 14,009.18 × 4,953.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336.74x = 69,388,914.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,388,914.74/9,336.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,431.82

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