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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.69, 14,059.28 and 4,104.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.69, 14,059.28 and 4,104.98 is: 6,157.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.69 : 14,059.28 = 4,104.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.69/14,059.28 = 4,104.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.69x = 14,059.28 × 4,104.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.69x = 57,713,055.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,713,055.90/9,372.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.58

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