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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.40, 14,055.03 and 4,982.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.40, 14,055.03 and 4,982.25 is: 7,474.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.40 : 14,055.03 = 4,982.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.40/14,055.03 = 4,982.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.40x = 14,055.03 × 4,982.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.40x = 70,025,673.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,025,673.22/9,368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,474.67

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