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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,374.40, 14,053.32 and 7,996.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,374.40, 14,053.32 and 7,996.59 is: 11,987.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,374.40 : 14,053.32 = 7,996.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,374.40/14,053.32 = 7,996.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,374.40x = 14,053.32 × 7,996.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,374.40x = 112,378,638.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,378,638.18/9,374.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,987.82

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