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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.89, 14,035.34 and 4,427.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.89, 14,035.34 and 4,427.94 is: 6,641.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.89 : 14,035.34 = 4,427.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.89/14,035.34 = 4,427.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.89x = 14,035.34 × 4,427.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.89x = 62,147,643.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,147,643.40/9,356.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,641.91

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