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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,369.28, 14,055.72 and 4,175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,369.28, 14,055.72 and 4,175.14 is: 6,263.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,369.28 : 14,055.72 = 4,175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,369.28/14,055.72 = 4,175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,369.28x = 14,055.72 × 4,175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,369.28x = 58,684,598.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,684,598.80/9,369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,263.51

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