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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.23, 14,071.16 and 6,917.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.23, 14,071.16 and 6,917.65 is: 10,381.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.23 : 14,071.16 = 6,917.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.23/14,071.16 = 6,917.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.23x = 14,071.16 × 6,917.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.23x = 97,339,359.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,339,359.97/9,376.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,381.50

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