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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,369.32, 14,062.50 and 4,990.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,369.32, 14,062.50 and 4,990.46 is: 7,490.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,369.32 : 14,062.50 = 4,990.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,369.32/14,062.50 = 4,990.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,369.32x = 14,062.50 × 4,990.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,369.32x = 70,178,343.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,178,343.75/9,369.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,490.23

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