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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.44, 14,170.78 and 5,063.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.44, 14,170.78 and 5,063.44 is: 7,603.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.44 : 14,170.78 = 5,063.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.44/14,170.78 = 5,063.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.44x = 14,170.78 × 5,063.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.44x = 71,752,894.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,752,894.28/9,437.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,603.00

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