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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362, 14,053.80 and 4,754.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362, 14,053.80 and 4,754.72 is: 7,137.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362 : 14,053.80 = 4,754.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362/14,053.80 = 4,754.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362x = 14,053.80 × 4,754.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362x = 66,821,883.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,821,883.94/9,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,137.57

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