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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.20, 14,033.40 and 6,590.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.20, 14,033.40 and 6,590.80 is: 9,863.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.20 : 14,033.40 = 6,590.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.20/14,033.40 = 6,590.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.20x = 14,033.40 × 6,590.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.20x = 92,491,332.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,491,332.72/9,377.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,863.43

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