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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,406.26, 14,109.30 and 5,709.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,406.26, 14,109.30 and 5,709.51 is: 8,564.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,406.26 : 14,109.30 = 5,709.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,406.26/14,109.30 = 5,709.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,406.26x = 14,109.30 × 5,709.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,406.26x = 80,557,189.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,557,189.44/9,406.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,564.21

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