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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359, 14,042.60 and 4,432.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359, 14,042.60 and 4,432.16 is: 6,650.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359 : 14,042.60 = 4,432.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359/14,042.60 = 4,432.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359x = 14,042.60 × 4,432.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359x = 62,239,050.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,239,050.02/9,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,650.18

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