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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.02, 14,059.80 and 4,179.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.02, 14,059.80 and 4,179.30 is: 6,269.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.02 : 14,059.80 = 4,179.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.02/14,059.80 = 4,179.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.02x = 14,059.80 × 4,179.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.02x = 58,760,122.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,760,122.14/9,373.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,269.07

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