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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.73, 14,158.94 and 4,758.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.73, 14,158.94 and 4,758.09 is: 7,139.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.73 : 14,158.94 = 4,758.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.73/14,158.94 = 4,758.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.73x = 14,158.94 × 4,758.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.73x = 67,369,487.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,369,487.03/9,436.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,139.07

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