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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,111.24, 13,692.51 and 5,414.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,111.24, 13,692.51 and 5,414.13 is: 8,136.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,111.24 : 13,692.51 = 5,414.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,111.24/13,692.51 = 5,414.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,111.24x = 13,692.51 × 5,414.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,111.24x = 74,133,029.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,133,029.17/9,111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,136.44

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