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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.73, 14,020.74 and 4,434.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.73, 14,020.74 and 4,434.12 is: 6,642.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.73 : 14,020.74 = 4,434.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.73/14,020.74 = 4,434.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.73x = 14,020.74 × 4,434.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.73x = 62,169,643.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,169,643.65/9,359.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,642.25

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