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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.82, 14,061.12 and 4,447.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.82, 14,061.12 and 4,447.86 is: 6,669.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.82 : 14,061.12 = 4,447.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.82/14,061.12 = 4,447.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.82x = 14,061.12 × 4,447.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.82x = 62,541,893.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,541,893.20/9,376.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,669.84

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