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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.04, 14,032.05 and 5,201.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.04, 14,032.05 and 5,201.04 is: 7,795.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.04 : 14,032.05 = 5,201.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.04/14,032.05 = 5,201.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.04x = 14,032.05 × 5,201.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.04x = 72,981,253.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,981,253.33/9,362.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,795.44

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