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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,390.44, 14,080.80 and 5,006.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,390.44, 14,080.80 and 5,006.72 is: 7,507.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,390.44 : 14,080.80 = 5,006.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,390.44/14,080.80 = 5,006.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,390.44x = 14,080.80 × 5,006.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,390.44x = 70,498,622.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,498,622.98/9,390.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,507.49

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