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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.32, 14,067.42 and 5,632.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.32, 14,067.42 and 5,632.41 is: 8,450.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.32 : 14,067.42 = 5,632.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.32/14,067.42 = 5,632.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.32x = 14,067.42 × 5,632.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.32x = 79,233,477.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,233,477.08/9,376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,450.38

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