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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,367.76, 14,048.40 and 5,214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,367.76, 14,048.40 and 5,214.08 is: 7,819.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,367.76 : 14,048.40 = 5,214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,367.76/14,048.40 = 5,214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,367.76x = 14,048.40 × 5,214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,367.76x = 73,249,481.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,249,481.47/9,367.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,819.32

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