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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,382.70, 14,055.24 and 4,457.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,382.70, 14,055.24 and 4,457.12 is: 6,676.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,382.70 : 14,055.24 = 4,457.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,382.70/14,055.24 = 4,457.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,382.70x = 14,055.24 × 4,457.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,382.70x = 62,645,891.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,645,891.31/9,382.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,676.74

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