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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.46, 14,051.75 and 5,673.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.46, 14,051.75 and 5,673.82 is: 8,506.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.46 : 14,051.75 = 5,673.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.46/14,051.75 = 5,673.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.46x = 14,051.75 × 5,673.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.46x = 79,727,001.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,727,001.56/9,372.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,506.52

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