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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.95, 14,114.35 and 5,036.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.95, 14,114.35 and 5,036.48 is: 7,549.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.95 : 14,114.35 = 5,036.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.95/14,114.35 = 5,036.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.95x = 14,114.35 × 5,036.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.95x = 71,086,630.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,086,630.14/9,415.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,549.60

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