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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.20, 14,059.80 and 4,707.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.20, 14,059.80 and 4,707.60 is: 7,061.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.20 : 14,059.80 = 4,707.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.20/14,059.80 = 4,707.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.20x = 14,059.80 × 4,707.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.20x = 66,187,914.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,187,914.48/9,373.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,061.40

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