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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.80, 14,053.57 and 4,988.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.80, 14,053.57 and 4,988.22 is: 7,480.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.80 : 14,053.57 = 4,988.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.80/14,053.57 = 4,988.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.80x = 14,053.57 × 4,988.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.80x = 70,102,298.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,102,298.95/9,371.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,480.13

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