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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.44, 14,083.80 and 5,008.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.44, 14,083.80 and 5,008.72 is: 7,510.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.44 : 14,083.80 = 5,008.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.44/14,083.80 = 5,008.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.44x = 14,083.80 × 5,008.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.44x = 70,541,810.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,541,810.74/9,392.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,510.49

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