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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.63, 13,973.33 and 7,484.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.63, 13,973.33 and 7,484.12 is: 11,198.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.63 : 13,973.33 = 7,484.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.63/13,973.33 = 7,484.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.63x = 13,973.33 × 7,484.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.63x = 104,577,971.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,577,971.23/9,338.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,198.43

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