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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.43, 14,062.77 and 5,212.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.43, 14,062.77 and 5,212.81 is: 7,819.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.43 : 14,062.77 = 5,212.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.43/14,062.77 = 5,212.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.43x = 14,062.77 × 5,212.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.43x = 73,306,548.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,306,548.08/9,375.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,819.01

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