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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.38, 14,060.45 and 4,178.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.38, 14,060.45 and 4,178.25 is: 6,268.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.38 : 14,060.45 = 4,178.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.38/14,060.45 = 4,178.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.38x = 14,060.45 × 4,178.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.38x = 58,748,085.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,748,085.66/9,372.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,268.22

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