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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,365.76, 14,045.40 and 4,162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,365.76, 14,045.40 and 4,162.32 is: 6,242.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,365.76 : 14,045.40 = 4,162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,365.76/14,045.40 = 4,162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,365.76x = 14,045.40 × 4,162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,365.76x = 58,461,449.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,461,449.33/9,365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,242.04

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