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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,389, 14,088.36 and 4,772

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,389, 14,088.36 and 4,772 is: 7,160.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,389 : 14,088.36 = 4,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,389/14,088.36 = 4,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,389x = 14,088.36 × 4,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,389x = 67,229,653.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,229,653.92/9,389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,160.47

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