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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,382.56, 14,062.91 and 4,177.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,382.56, 14,062.91 and 4,177.50 is: 6,261.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,382.56 : 14,062.91 = 4,177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,382.56/14,062.91 = 4,177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,382.56x = 14,062.91 × 4,177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,382.56x = 58,747,785.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,747,785.64/9,382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,261.38

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