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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.97, 14,061.89 and 4,442.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.97, 14,061.89 and 4,442.50 is: 6,664.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.97 : 14,061.89 = 4,442.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.97/14,061.89 = 4,442.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.97x = 14,061.89 × 4,442.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.97x = 62,469,946.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,469,946.33/9,372.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,664.90

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