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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.38, 14,061.95 and 4,179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.38, 14,061.95 and 4,179.25 is: 6,269.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.38 : 14,061.95 = 4,179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.38/14,061.95 = 4,179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.38x = 14,061.95 × 4,179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.38x = 58,768,404.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,768,404.54/9,373.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,269.71

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