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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,458.89, 14,160.78 and 7,372.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,458.89, 14,160.78 and 7,372.53 is: 11,037.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,458.89 : 14,160.78 = 7,372.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,458.89/14,160.78 = 7,372.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,458.89x = 14,160.78 × 7,372.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,458.89x = 104,400,775.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,400,775.37/9,458.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,037.32

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