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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.16, 14,040.36 and 4,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.16, 14,040.36 and 4,977.20 is: 7,464.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.16 : 14,040.36 = 4,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.16/14,040.36 = 4,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.16x = 14,040.36 × 4,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.16x = 69,881,679.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,881,679.79/9,362.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,464.27

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