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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.84, 14,031.48 and 6,256.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.84, 14,031.48 and 6,256.40 is: 9,365.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.84 : 14,031.48 = 6,256.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.84/14,031.48 = 6,256.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.84x = 14,031.48 × 6,256.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.84x = 87,786,551.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,786,551.47/9,373.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,365.06

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