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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.74, 14,051.97 and 4,755.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.74, 14,051.97 and 4,755.66 is: 7,129.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.74 : 14,051.97 = 4,755.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.74/14,051.97 = 4,755.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.74x = 14,051.97 × 4,755.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.74x = 66,826,391.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,826,391.65/9,373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.11

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