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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.32, 14,032.80 and 4,427.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.32, 14,032.80 and 4,427.28 is: 6,640.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.32 : 14,032.80 = 4,427.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.32/14,032.80 = 4,427.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.32x = 14,032.80 × 4,427.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.32x = 62,127,134.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,127,134.78/9,355.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,640.83

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