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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.96, 14,043.87 and 4,429.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.96, 14,043.87 and 4,429.11 is: 6,646.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.96 : 14,043.87 = 4,429.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.96/14,043.87 = 4,429.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.96x = 14,043.87 × 4,429.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.96x = 62,201,845.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,201,845.06/9,357.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,646.94

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