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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,386.61, 14,055.60 and 7,432.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,386.61, 14,055.60 and 7,432.89 is: 11,130.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,386.61 : 14,055.60 = 7,432.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,386.61/14,055.60 = 7,432.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,386.61x = 14,055.60 × 7,432.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,386.61x = 104,473,728.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,473,728.68/9,386.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,130.08

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