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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,114.24, 13,697.02 and 5,417.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,114.24, 13,697.02 and 5,417.14 is: 8,140.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,114.24 : 13,697.02 = 5,417.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,114.24/13,697.02 = 5,417.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,114.24x = 13,697.02 × 5,417.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,114.24x = 74,198,674.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,198,674.92/9,114.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,140.96

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