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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,389.79, 14,077.40 and 4,452.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,389.79, 14,077.40 and 4,452.03 is: 6,674.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,389.79 : 14,077.40 = 4,452.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,389.79/14,077.40 = 4,452.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,389.79x = 14,077.40 × 4,452.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,389.79x = 62,672,984.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,672,984.86/9,389.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,674.59

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