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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.02, 14,125.65 and 5,031.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.02, 14,125.65 and 5,031.56 is: 7,552.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.02 : 14,125.65 = 5,031.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.02/14,125.65 = 5,031.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.02x = 14,125.65 × 5,031.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.02x = 71,074,055.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,074,055.51/9,411.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,552.22

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