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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.32, 14,070.60 and 4,996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.32, 14,070.60 and 4,996.80 is: 7,498.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.32 : 14,070.60 = 4,996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.32/14,070.60 = 4,996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.32x = 14,070.60 × 4,996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.32x = 70,307,974.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,307,974.08/9,376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,498.46

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