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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,370.97, 14,066.46 and 4,036.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,370.97, 14,066.46 and 4,036.79 is: 6,059.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,370.97 : 14,066.46 = 4,036.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,370.97/14,066.46 = 4,036.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,370.97x = 14,066.46 × 4,036.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,370.97x = 56,783,380.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,783,380.23/9,370.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,059.50

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