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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.04, 14,042.61 and 4,432.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.04, 14,042.61 and 4,432.17 is: 6,650.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.04 : 14,042.61 = 4,432.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.04/14,042.61 = 4,432.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.04x = 14,042.61 × 4,432.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.04x = 62,239,234.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,239,234.76/9,359.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,650.17

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