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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.20, 14,031.87 and 4,423.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.20, 14,031.87 and 4,423.07 is: 6,631.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.20 : 14,031.87 = 4,423.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.20/14,031.87 = 4,423.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.20x = 14,031.87 × 4,423.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.20x = 62,063,961.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,063,961.73/9,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,631.34

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