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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.72, 14,121.27 and 5,715.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.72, 14,121.27 and 5,715.90 is: 8,573.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.72 : 14,121.27 = 5,715.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.72/14,121.27 = 5,715.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.72x = 14,121.27 × 5,715.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.72x = 80,715,767.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,715,767.19/9,414.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,573.36

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