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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.56, 14,167.28 and 5,063.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.56, 14,167.28 and 5,063.56 is: 7,601.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.56 : 14,167.28 = 5,063.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.56/14,167.28 = 5,063.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.56x = 14,167.28 × 5,063.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.56x = 71,736,872.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,736,872.32/9,437.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,601.21

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