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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.40, 14,065.08 and 3,533.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.40, 14,065.08 and 3,533.92 is: 5,303.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.40 : 14,065.08 = 3,533.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.40/14,065.08 = 3,533.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.40x = 14,065.08 × 3,533.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.40x = 49,704,867.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,704,867.51/9,372.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,303.32

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