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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.55, 14,100.86 and 5,245.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.55, 14,100.86 and 5,245.22 is: 7,855.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.55 : 14,100.86 = 5,245.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.55/14,100.86 = 5,245.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.55x = 14,100.86 × 5,245.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.55x = 73,962,042.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,962,042.38/9,415.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,855.31

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