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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,369.27, 14,051.43 and 5,211.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,369.27, 14,051.43 and 5,211.54 is: 7,815.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,369.27 : 14,051.43 = 5,211.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,369.27/14,051.43 = 5,211.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,369.27x = 14,051.43 × 5,211.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,369.27x = 73,229,589.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,229,589.50/9,369.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,815.93

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