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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,394.83, 14,082.93 and 5,236.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,394.83, 14,082.93 and 5,236.74 is: 7,849.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,394.83 : 14,082.93 = 5,236.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,394.83/14,082.93 = 5,236.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,394.83x = 14,082.93 × 5,236.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,394.83x = 73,748,642.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,748,642.85/9,394.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,849.92

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