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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,282.06, 13,929.30 and 5,125.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,282.06, 13,929.30 and 5,125.14 is: 7,691.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,282.06 : 13,929.30 = 5,125.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,282.06/13,929.30 = 5,125.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,282.06x = 13,929.30 × 5,125.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,282.06x = 71,389,612.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,389,612.60/9,282.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,691.14

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