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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,114.65, 13,671.98 and 5,216.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,114.65, 13,671.98 and 5,216.32 is: 7,824.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,114.65 : 13,671.98 = 5,216.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,114.65/13,671.98 = 5,216.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,114.65x = 13,671.98 × 5,216.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,114.65x = 71,317,422.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,317,422.71/9,114.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,824.48

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