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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.63, 14,081.84 and 5,004.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.63, 14,081.84 and 5,004.15 is: 7,509.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.63 : 14,081.84 = 5,004.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.63/14,081.84 = 5,004.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.63x = 14,081.84 × 5,004.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.63x = 70,467,614.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,467,614.62/9,383.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,509.64

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