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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,365.88, 14,040.72 and 4,432.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,365.88, 14,040.72 and 4,432.98 is: 6,645.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,365.88 : 14,040.72 = 4,432.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,365.88/14,040.72 = 4,432.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,365.88x = 14,040.72 × 4,432.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,365.88x = 62,242,230.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,242,230.95/9,365.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,645.64

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