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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.28, 14,036.52 and 4,427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.28, 14,036.52 and 4,427.60 is: 6,640.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.28 : 14,036.52 = 4,427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.28/14,036.52 = 4,427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.28x = 14,036.52 × 4,427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.28x = 62,148,095.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,148,095.95/9,359.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,640.26

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