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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.54, 14,043.09 and 4,424.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.54, 14,043.09 and 4,424.78 is: 6,636.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.54 : 14,043.09 = 4,424.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.54/14,043.09 = 4,424.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.54x = 14,043.09 × 4,424.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.54x = 62,137,583.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,137,583.77/9,362.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,636.83

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