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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.34, 14,030.73 and 6,255.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.34, 14,030.73 and 6,255.90 is: 9,364.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.34 : 14,030.73 = 6,255.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.34/14,030.73 = 6,255.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.34x = 14,030.73 × 6,255.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.34x = 87,774,843.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,774,843.81/9,373.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,364.31

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