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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.09, 14,062.23 and 5,476.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.09, 14,062.23 and 5,476.53 is: 8,217.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.09 : 14,062.23 = 5,476.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.09/14,062.23 = 5,476.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.09x = 14,062.23 × 5,476.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.09x = 77,012,224.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,012,224.46/9,372.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,217.19

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