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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.40, 14,153.48 and 4,172.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.40, 14,153.48 and 4,172.73 is: 6,253.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.40 : 14,153.48 = 4,172.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.40/14,153.48 = 4,172.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.40x = 14,153.48 × 4,172.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.40x = 59,058,695.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,058,695.39/9,443.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,253.96

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