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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.83, 14,037.30 and 4,426.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.83, 14,037.30 and 4,426.70 is: 6,636.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.83 : 14,037.30 = 4,426.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.83/14,037.30 = 4,426.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.83x = 14,037.30 × 4,426.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.83x = 62,138,915.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,138,915.91/9,362.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,636.77

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