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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.84, 14,066.40 and 4,180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.84, 14,066.40 and 4,180.12 is: 6,272.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.84 : 14,066.40 = 4,180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.84/14,066.40 = 4,180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.84x = 14,066.40 × 4,180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.84x = 58,799,239.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,799,239.97/9,373.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,272.70

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