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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,330.08, 13,994.52 and 5,172.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,330.08, 13,994.52 and 5,172.08 is: 7,757.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,330.08 : 13,994.52 = 5,172.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,330.08/13,994.52 = 5,172.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,330.08x = 13,994.52 × 5,172.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,330.08x = 72,380,777.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,380,777.00/9,330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,757.79

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