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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.97, 14,067.96 and 4,037.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.97, 14,067.96 and 4,037.79 is: 6,061.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.97 : 14,067.96 = 4,037.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.97/14,067.96 = 4,037.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.97x = 14,067.96 × 4,037.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.97x = 56,803,468.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,803,468.21/9,371.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,061.00

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