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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.39, 14,118.65 and 5,467.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.39, 14,118.65 and 5,467.91 is: 8,199.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.39 : 14,118.65 = 5,467.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.39/14,118.65 = 5,467.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.39x = 14,118.65 × 5,467.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.39x = 77,199,460.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,199,460.85/9,415.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,199.28

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