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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,364.06, 14,033.67 and 4,972.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,364.06, 14,033.67 and 4,972.06 is: 7,451.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,364.06 : 14,033.67 = 4,972.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,364.06/14,033.67 = 4,972.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,364.06x = 14,033.67 × 4,972.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,364.06x = 69,776,249.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,776,249.26/9,364.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,451.50

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