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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,369.34, 14,060.37 and 4,989.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,369.34, 14,060.37 and 4,989.86 is: 7,488.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,369.34 : 14,060.37 = 4,989.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,369.34/14,060.37 = 4,989.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,369.34x = 14,060.37 × 4,989.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,369.34x = 70,159,277.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,159,277.85/9,369.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,488.18

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