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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.96, 14,012.56 and 4,955.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.96, 14,012.56 and 4,955.34 is: 7,435.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.96 : 14,012.56 = 4,955.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.96/14,012.56 = 4,955.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.96x = 14,012.56 × 4,955.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.96x = 69,437,057.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,437,057.81/9,338.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,435.20

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