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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,114.07, 13,671.03 and 5,215.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,114.07, 13,671.03 and 5,215.72 is: 7,823.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,114.07 : 13,671.03 = 5,215.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,114.07/13,671.03 = 5,215.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,114.07x = 13,671.03 × 5,215.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,114.07x = 71,304,196.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,304,196.24/9,114.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,823.53

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