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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.60, 14,041.20 and 4,430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.60, 14,041.20 and 4,430.60 is: 6,638.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.60 : 14,041.20 = 4,430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.60/14,041.20 = 4,430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.60x = 14,041.20 × 4,430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.60x = 62,210,940.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,210,940.72/9,371.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,638.24

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