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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,374.83, 14,084.12 and 5,481.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,374.83, 14,084.12 and 5,481.97 is: 8,235.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,374.83 : 14,084.12 = 5,481.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,374.83/14,084.12 = 5,481.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,374.83x = 14,084.12 × 5,481.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,374.83x = 77,208,723.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,208,723.32/9,374.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,235.75

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