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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.88, 14,015.16 and 4,957.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.88, 14,015.16 and 4,957.20 is: 7,439.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.88 : 14,015.16 = 4,957.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.88/14,015.16 = 4,957.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.88x = 14,015.16 × 4,957.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.88x = 69,475,951.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,475,951.15/9,338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,439.43

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