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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,340.68, 14,008.59 and 4,409.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,340.68, 14,008.59 and 4,409.40 is: 6,612.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,340.68 : 14,008.59 = 4,409.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,340.68/14,008.59 = 4,409.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,340.68x = 14,008.59 × 4,409.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,340.68x = 61,769,476.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,769,476.75/9,340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,612.95

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