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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.66, 14,038.65 and 4,974.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.66, 14,038.65 and 4,974.12 is: 7,462.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.66 : 14,038.65 = 4,974.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.66/14,038.65 = 4,974.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.66x = 14,038.65 × 4,974.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.66x = 69,829,929.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,829,929.74/9,357.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,462.33

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