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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.02, 14,040.56 and 4,357.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.02, 14,040.56 and 4,357.67 is: 6,537.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.02 : 14,040.56 = 4,357.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.02/14,040.56 = 4,357.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.02x = 14,040.56 × 4,357.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.02x = 61,184,140.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,184,140.41/9,359.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,537.45

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