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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.08, 13,974.44 and 5,166.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.08, 13,974.44 and 5,166.99 is: 7,743.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.08 : 13,974.44 = 5,166.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.08/13,974.44 = 5,166.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.08x = 13,974.44 × 5,166.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.08x = 72,205,765.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,205,765.90/9,325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,743.18

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