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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,417.06, 14,111.82 and 5,252.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,417.06, 14,111.82 and 5,252.04 is: 7,870.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,417.06 : 14,111.82 = 5,252.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,417.06/14,111.82 = 5,252.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,417.06x = 14,111.82 × 5,252.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,417.06x = 74,115,843.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,115,843.11/9,417.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,870.38

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