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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.20, 14,053.35 and 4,171.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.20, 14,053.35 and 4,171.14 is: 6,251.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.20 : 14,053.35 = 4,171.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.20/14,053.35 = 4,171.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.20x = 14,053.35 × 4,171.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.20x = 58,618,490.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,618,490.32/9,376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,251.84

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