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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.49, 14,061.12 and 4,103.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.49, 14,061.12 and 4,103.78 is: 6,157.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.49 : 14,061.12 = 4,103.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.49/14,061.12 = 4,103.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.49x = 14,061.12 × 4,103.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.49x = 57,703,657.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,703,657.34/9,371.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.36

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