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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.60, 14,067.36 and 4,993.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.60, 14,067.36 and 4,993.74 is: 7,495.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.60 : 14,067.36 = 4,993.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.60/14,067.36 = 4,993.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.60x = 14,067.36 × 4,993.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.60x = 70,248,738.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,248,738.33/9,372.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,495.12

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