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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.74, 13,812.30 and 5,929.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.74, 13,812.30 and 5,929.02 is: 8,887.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.74 : 13,812.30 = 5,929.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.74/13,812.30 = 5,929.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.74x = 13,812.30 × 5,929.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.74x = 81,893,402.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,893,402.95/9,214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,887.22

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