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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.08, 14,149.26 and 4,237.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.08, 14,149.26 and 4,237.50 is: 6,354.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.08 : 14,149.26 = 4,237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.08/14,149.26 = 4,237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.08x = 14,149.26 × 4,237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.08x = 59,957,489.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,957,489.25/9,436.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,354.07

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