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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.50, 14,060.59 and 4,439.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.50, 14,060.59 and 4,439.46 is: 6,660.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.50 : 14,060.59 = 4,439.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.50/14,060.59 = 4,439.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.50x = 14,060.59 × 4,439.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.50x = 62,421,468.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,421,468.51/9,372.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,660.07

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