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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,380.96, 14,078.34 and 4,450.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,380.96, 14,078.34 and 4,450.58 is: 6,679.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,380.96 : 14,078.34 = 4,450.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,380.96/14,078.34 = 4,450.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,380.96x = 14,078.34 × 4,450.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,380.96x = 62,656,778.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,656,778.44/9,380.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,679.14

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