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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.33, 14,058.87 and 4,988.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.33, 14,058.87 and 4,988.86 is: 7,486.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.33 : 14,058.87 = 4,988.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.33/14,058.87 = 4,988.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.33x = 14,058.87 × 4,988.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.33x = 70,137,734.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,137,734.19/9,368.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,486.68

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