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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.96, 14,066.36 and 4,442.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.96, 14,066.36 and 4,442.64 is: 6,667.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.96 : 14,066.36 = 4,442.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.96/14,066.36 = 4,442.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.96x = 14,066.36 × 4,442.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.96x = 62,491,773.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,491,773.59/9,372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,667.24

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