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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.41, 14,056.70 and 3,447.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.41, 14,056.70 and 3,447.26 is: 5,170.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.41 : 14,056.70 = 3,447.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.41/14,056.70 = 3,447.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.41x = 14,056.70 × 3,447.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.41x = 48,457,012.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,457,012.12/9,372.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,170.18

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