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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.52, 14,033.34 and 4,167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.52, 14,033.34 and 4,167.72 is: 6,246.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.52 : 14,033.34 = 4,167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.52/14,033.34 = 4,167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.52x = 14,033.34 × 4,167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.52x = 58,487,031.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,487,031.78/9,362.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,246.93

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