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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.70, 14,133.02 and 3,578.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.70, 14,133.02 and 3,578.76 is: 5,368.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.70 : 14,133.02 = 3,578.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.70/14,133.02 = 3,578.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.70x = 14,133.02 × 3,578.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.70x = 50,578,668.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,578,668.76/9,421.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,368.32

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