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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.89, 14,064.12 and 4,761.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.89, 14,064.12 and 4,761.61 is: 7,147.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.89 : 14,064.12 = 4,761.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.89/14,064.12 = 4,761.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.89x = 14,064.12 × 4,761.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.89x = 66,967,854.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,967,854.43/9,368.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,147.90

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