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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.28, 14,072.03 and 5,217.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.28, 14,072.03 and 5,217.24 is: 7,830.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.28 : 14,072.03 = 5,217.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.28/14,072.03 = 5,217.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.28x = 14,072.03 × 5,217.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.28x = 73,417,204.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,417,204.05/9,375.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,830.94

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