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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.78, 14,123.10 and 5,029.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.78, 14,123.10 and 5,029.20 is: 7,546.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.78 : 14,123.10 = 5,029.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.78/14,123.10 = 5,029.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.78x = 14,123.10 × 5,029.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.78x = 71,027,894.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,027,894.52/9,411.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,546.70

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