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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,284.72, 13,914.44 and 5,118.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,284.72, 13,914.44 and 5,118.48 is: 7,670.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,284.72 : 13,914.44 = 5,118.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,284.72/13,914.44 = 5,118.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,284.72x = 13,914.44 × 5,118.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,284.72x = 71,220,782.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,220,782.85/9,284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,670.75

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