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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,409.77, 14,123.77 and 5,030.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,409.77, 14,123.77 and 5,030.30 is: 7,550.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,409.77 : 14,123.77 = 5,030.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,409.77/14,123.77 = 5,030.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,409.77x = 14,123.77 × 5,030.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,409.77x = 71,046,822.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,046,822.96/9,409.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,550.33

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