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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.15, 14,048.43 and 4,435.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.15, 14,048.43 and 4,435.92 is: 6,649.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.15 : 14,048.43 = 4,435.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.15/14,048.43 = 4,435.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.15x = 14,048.43 × 4,435.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.15x = 62,317,711.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,317,711.61/9,372.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,649.24

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